10.10.2018: AIBSNLEA
Executive Diary - 2019: AIBSNLEA has brought BSNL
EXECUTIVE DIARY-2019containing updated information
on service matters mostly concerning the BSNL employees and
also important information on Telecom Engineering, Financial
matters including GST. The Executive Diary is having full
page for each day. The diaries are ready for
dispatch by the First Week of December-2018. The price
has been fixed at a competitive rate of Rs. 160/- (Rs. One
Hundred Sixty only) per copy including postage / freight
charges and GST.

19.11.2018: GS
writes to Smt. Sujata Ray, Director(HR), BSNL Board
regarding generalization of the fixation of pay under FR-22
(1) (a) (i) to the officials, who were screening test passed
& were officiating in the grade of JTO, to all Cirlces
instead of limiting to some circles alone <<<<Click here for letter>>>
.

19.11.2018: Meeting
with CMD BSNL and Director(HR) BSNL Board: GS, President, AGS(Fin) and CS
Kerala met CMD BSNL and DIR(HR), while discussing the AO
to CAO Promotion orders we requested to generalize the BSNL
CO order dated 15.11.2018 to all Ex Officiating JTOs. In
this regard AIBSNLEA submitted a letter to the DIR (HR)
which was immediately marked to Sr.GM (Estt) for discussion.

CS Kerala requested for
allotment of sufficient funds for Kerala Circle for its
growth since it is a profit making Circle. On this issue CMD
BSNL and DIR (HR) mentioned that funds are being allotted to
all the Circles on pro rata basis.

19.11.2018: Status of Court Cases:

(a) DE to DGM (Engg.)
Promotion case: DE
to DGM (Engg.) Promotion case is heard today in the Hon'ble
CAT Chandigarh. Hon'ble CAT is ready to amend the order
already issued by the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and accepting
for DE to DGM promotion on Adhoc basis. But the Applicant's
Advocate argued that Seniority List as per Catch up rule to
be prepared by BSNL and to be submitted to the Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh since no Seniority List is available for AGM
Grade. BSNL Counsel argued that as per the latest Judgement
of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India Catch up rule need not to
be applied for promoting 800 DEs to DGM on Adhoc basis,
however he assured that Eligibility List will be prepared
and submitted by BSNL. Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh has given one
week time for the submission of DE Eligibility List by the
BSNL and the case is listed for next Hearing on 26.11.2018

(b) FR 22 (I) a (1) Pay
fixation case of erstwhile Officiating JTOs: OA
No.100/892/2016 filed by AIBSNLEA in respect of FR 22 I (a)
(1) Pay fixation case of erstwhile Officiating JTOs is
listed for hearing in the Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi today
19.11.2018 for final argument. Due to paucity of time the
case could not be heard and listed for next hearing on
21.02.2019.

The contempt case filed by
AIBSNLEA for the payment of Arrears vide FR 22 (I) a ( 1) in
respect of Ex Officiating JTOs is listed for hearing in the
Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi on 30.11.2018.

AIBSNLEA
BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi executives assembled in the
office of Sr. GM(FP), Director(HR), BSNL Board, CMD BSNL
Offices to express their serious concern against not issuing
AO to CAO promotions, JTO(T) to SDE(T) promotions &
consideration of all the proposals of upgradation in all
disciplines. Sr. GM(FP) was reluctant to meet & discuss the
matter. Then GS, President along with other office bearers
met Director(HR) and expressed the concern on the above
issues. Director(HR) mentioned that she has already directed
Sr.GM(FP) to process the case of AO to CAO promotions in the
line of 2nd legal opinion issued from Sr.
Advocate for promotions and advised to meet Sr.GM(FP) & CMD
BSNL for further necessary action.

Thereafter when Sr. GM(FP) did not met and discussed the
matter, AIBSNLEA representatives met CMD BSNL & apprised the
developments wherein some officers of BSNL Corporate Office
are stopping the promotions. CMD BSNL after detailed
discussions assured to discuss the matter with Director(HR)
for issuing AO to CAO promotions against vacant posts. CMD
further informed that 3 days before he has already cleared
17 nos. CAO to DGM(Fin.) promotion orders. We extended
thanks to clearing CAO to DGM(Fin.) promotions. We requested
to fill up 5000 vacant SDE(T) posts. CMD mentioned that let
the contempt case in Hon'ble CAT Kerala be decided
,promotion orders from JTO(T) to SDE(T) will be issued.

We
further requested to consider upgradation of the posts in
the next higher grade to the eligible executives for
promotions in all the disciplines. CMD BSNL assured that let
the existing vacancies in CAO cadre & SDE(T) cadre be first
fill up thereafter immediately upgradation proposals will be
considered.

19.11.2018: General Body meeting of Amritsar SSA
on 18th November 2018 at Amritsar:

General Body meeting of
Amritsar SSA was organised on 18th November 2018 at the
Inspection Quarters Amritsar. The GB Meeting was attended by
Shri Prahlad Rai GS and Shri Devesh Sharma Org.Secy.(North)
from AIBSNLEA CHQ side .DGM
Pathankot Shri C.L. Verma was the special guest in the
meeting. GS and
OS were welcomed by the garlanding .

Com. Amit Bhatti,
District Secretary AIBSNLEA Amritsar, in his address
welcomed the GS and OS in the Amritsar HP SSA. He explained
his efforts for the increment of the members in AIBSNLEA
Amritsar SSA. He thanked the GS AIBSNLEA for extending the
full support to Punjab Circle and Amritsar SSA for resolving
the problems of the members. He also apprised about the
local problems and requested Circle/CHQ intervention. He
expected the same support in future also.

Com. Devesh Sharma,
Organizing Secretary (North) CHQ in his address thanked the
Amritsar comrades for attending the GB with huge
participation, even on Sunday. He made hope that Amritsar
Comrades will win in the next membership verification. He
appreciated the tireless efforts of GS AIBSNLEA for his
continue persuasion in DoT for 3rd PRC and BSNL’s
viability related issue. He appealed to all comrades to
extend their full participation for making the indefinite
strike 100 percent successful on AUAB call
we.f.03.12.2018.

At last he thanked to all for
inviting him in the open session and congratulated for the
grand success of the session.

Shri Prahlad Rai GS
AIBSNLEA thanked the comrades for their big participation in
GB , even on holiday. Com. GS assured that AIBSNLEA CHQ will
extend its full support to Amritsar and Punjab Circle.

Com GS
further explained the burning issues of the Headquarters
level. He informed that BSNL employee will definitely get
3rd PRC with 15 % fitment benefits. Com. GS explained in
detail the efforts of AIBSNLEA in getting resolved the
important HR issues after the formation of BSNL and in DoT
setup He appraised the status of HR issues about various
DPCs in various cadres. He also appraised the house about
DPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE, DE to DGM, JAO to AO, AO to
CAO & DPC in Civil/Electrical wing, Restructuring of AD(OL)
case, Creation of PPS posts in field Units, filling up of
EE(C/E) vacant posts, Regularization of offg. JTOs, CPSU
cadre hirarchy etc., modification in transfer policy &
Benchmark of EPP, etc. He explained the efforts of AIBSNLEA
CHQ in continuously resolving the issues of BSNL Direct
Recruit Executives like EPF, Superannuation benefits and
Child Care Leave. Com GS further explained the role of
AIBSNLEA in the viability of BSNL.

Further Com. GS appealed to
all comrades to extend their full participation for making
the indefinite strike 100 percent successful on AUAB call
we.f. 03.12.2018 and to not execute any work including the
Government projects in the strike period.

Com GS
explained the commitment of AIBSNLEA for obtaining the 3rd
PRC with 15% benefits.

At last he congratulated
AIBSNLEA Amritsar SSA for the success of the GB meeting on
short notice.

The entire
meeting Hall was Jam Packed.

19.11.2018: Special
General Body meeting of Pathankot SSA on 16th November 2018
at Pathankot:
General Body meeting of Pathankot SSA was organised
on 16th November 2018 at the Inspection Quarters Pathankot.
The GB Meeting was attended by Shri Prahlad Rai GS and Shri
Devesh Sharma Org.Secy.(North) from AIBSNLEA CHQ side . Shri
C.L.Verma DGM Pathankot was also present in the meeting.GS and OS (N) were welcomed by the
garlanding and presenting bouquets.

Com. Sandeep Sharma, District
Secretary AIBSNLEA Pathankot, in his address welcomed the GS
and OS in the Pathankot SSA. He thanked the GS AIBSNLEA for
extending the full support to Punjab Circle and Pathankot
SSA for resolving the problems of the members. He expected
the same support in future also.

Com. Devesh Sharma, Organizing
Secretary (North) CHQ in his address thanked the Pathankot
comrades for attending the GB with big participation. He
appealed to make AIBSNLEA stronger in Pathankot SSA.

Shri Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA
thanked the comrades for their participation in GB. Com. GS
assured that AIBSNLEA CHQ will extend its full support to
Pathankot and Punjab Circle.

Further Com. GS appealed to all
comrades to extend their full participation for making the
indefinite strike 100 percent successful on AUAB call
we.f. 03.12.2018 and to not execute any work including the
Government projects in the strike period. He stressed that
without struggle we cannot expect the 3rd PRC.
Com GS explained the commitment of AIBSNLEA for obtaining
the full 15% PRC benefits.

At last he congratulated AIBSNLEA
Pathankot SSA for the success of the GB meeting on short
notice.

All the distinguished guests
were welcomed by the garlanding and by presenting Himachali
Caps , Shawls and flower Bouquets.

Com. Rakesh Dhiman,
Circle Secretary AIBSNLEA Himachal Pradesh, in his key note
address welcomed all in the 2nd CEC meeting of HP Circle at
Dharmshala. He thanked to GS AIBSNLEA for his persistent
efforts for issuing the 12000 Mega promotions in different
cadres first time in BSNL. He conveyed his sincere thanks to
Com. GS for raising the issues of all the wings. He
described his achievements in his report and the increment
of the members in AIBSNLEA HP circle from 60 to 200
members. He assured that if Management provides full
support then the Executives' of Himachal Pradesh Circle is
committed for making BSNL, a vibrant Organization. Com CS
also raised the need of resolvement of the problems
associated with the GPF payments to the Employees. At last
he thanked to all for attending the open session and
congratulated all for the grand success of the session.

Shri
Pradeep Singh GMTD Dharmshala in
his address congratulated AIBSNLEA Himachal Pradesh Circle
for the successful organization of the CEC meeting and
welcomed all the guests in the Dharmshala. He stressed to
follow the quality of service and dedication in facing the
challenges. At last he thanked to all for inviting him in
the open session and congratulated for the grand success of
the session.

Shri
V.K. Morya, GMTD Hamirpur in his
address praised the efforts of the CS HP AIBSNLEA for his
effort and cordial relations with the Management. He thanked
to all for inviting him in the open session and
congratulated for the grand success of the session.

Shri
D.N.Katyayan, GMTD Mandi in his
address opined that the need of 4G spectrum to BSNL is more
important than the 3rd PRC to the BSNL Employees.
He opined that for keeping our market sustainability, we
should add more and more customers and to appoint more and
more DSAs in every village. He congratulated for the grand
success of the session.

Com. Devesh Sharma,
Organizing Secretary (North) CHQ in his address thanked for
the efforts of GS AIBSNLEA in resolving the issues of 12000
promotions BSNL Executives in one month. He congratulated
the HP comrades for their great working spirit for providing
the services in the hilly areas. He congratulated the
Himachal Pradesh Comrades for their historic victory in the
membership verification. He congratulated the CS AIBSNLEA HP
Circle for his tremendous efforts for enhancing the
membership three times. He appreciated the tireless efforts
of GS AIBSNLEA for his continue persuasion in DoT for 3rd
PRC and BSNL’s viability related issue. He appealed to all
comrades to extend their full participation for making the
indefinite strike 100 percent successful on AUAB call we.f.03.12.2018.

He thanked to all for
inviting him in the open session and congratulated for the
grand success of the session.

Shri
Prahlad Rai GS AIBSNLEA
congratulated the comrades of Himachal Pradesh Circle for
the organizing successful Circle Executive committee meeting
and thanked the comrades for their great affection. GS told
that the HP Circle is a very important Circle for BSNL as
well as for AIBSNLEA.

He
also congratulated the Executives of Himachal Pradesh Circle
for making AIBSNLEA as Number one Association in Circle in
referendum. Com. GS mentioned that the due to the
overjealous attitude of the DoT officers, Govt. has
withdrawn the ADC charges and not allowed BSNL to
participate in the 3G BWA spectrum bid and subsequently BSNL
was imposed the 3G BWA spectrum with highest rate.
Subsequently Govt has taken away the reserve fund of 30,000
crores from BSNL and BSNL was not able to procure the
equipment required for its expansion. Com. GS condemned the
indifferent attitude of DoT for not allowing BSNL for taking
loan of 12000 Crores whereas Reliance has taken
approximately 145000 Crores loan. Com. GS informed that due
to this situation the financial position of BSNL is
suffering and we are facing the problem for Medical claims,
payment of electricity bills, GPF payments and payment of
Tower rents. Com. GS told that this is a “DO or DIE”
situation and he appealed to
all comrades to extend their full participation for making
the indefinite strike 100 percent successful on AUAB call
we.f. 03.12.2018
and to not execute any work including the Government
projects in the strike period.

Com GS explained the role of
AIBSNLEA in the viability of BSNL. GS mentioned the firm
Commitment of AIBSNLEA towards the Viability of BSNL
.Com. GS mentioned the efforts of AIBSNLEA for the BSNL
viability e.g SWAS, Customer Delight Month etc. Com. GS
mentioned the history of the formation of AIBSNLEA and its
role in the better policy formulation like Executive
Promotion Policy, BSNL MSRR, transparent transfer policy 2nd
PRC with 30 % fitment benefit etc due to which a large
number of BSNL Executives have achieved the DGM level posts,
2nd PRC, 78.2 IDA merger, BSNLMS RR, GSM
SIM and Handset to BSNL Executives, Concessional BB
Connections to the Executives at their residences, Khan
Committee Recommendations, Superannuation Benefits, AD(OL)
Pay revision, issues of BSNL pensioners, Recent 12800 Mega
Promotions in all Cadres in BSNL by upgrading 3105 AGM
posts, 1400 AO posts etc. Com. GS told
that he is also perusing for around 4500 more promotions
from JTO to SDE, filling up of 621 vacant CAO posts.

He
also briefed about the HR issues and achievements of the
AIBSNLEA. He explained the efforts behind various CPCs and
LDCE postings, Court Cases, Standard pay scale status,
CPSU cadre hierarchy issue, 22820 pay issue of post 2007
batch JTOs, restructuring of AD(OL), E1+5 increment, SDE
RR, CPSU cadre Hierarchy, Superannuation benefits of DRs,
AD(OL) case of pay equivalent to SDE/AO, Rule 8 transfers
etc, DPC in Civil/Electrical wing, JTO (Officiating)
regularization, PPS posts creation in field units, DPCs of
Telecom Factory and the issues of PA/PS etc. He mentioned
that AIBSNLEA is very much concerned about the HR issues and
will definitely achieve the desired results, but at the same
time he also requested to
extend their full participation for making the indefinite
strike 100 percent successful on AUAB call
we.f.03.12.2018 and to not execute any work including the
Government projects in the strike period. Com GS explained
the commitment of AIBSNLEA for obtaining the full 15% PRC
benefits.

At last he congratulated
AIBSNLEA Himachal Pradesh Circle for the success of the 2nd
CEC.

Chief Guest of the
Open Session Shri Balvinder Kumar, GM (Admn), O/o CGMT
Himachal Pradesh Circle attended
the CEC on the behalf of the CGMT HP Circle Shri Arun
Agarwal and read the message of CGMT. He welcomed all the
guests in the HP Circle. He appealed to all for making the
efforts for the revenue enhancement and assured the best
co-operation from the Circle Management. He assured the
timely resolvement of all the issues raised by CS HP Circle.
He thanked to all for inviting him in the open session and
congratulated for the grand success of the session.

The entire
meeting Hall was Jam Packed with mammoth gathering.

Vote of
thanks was delivered by Shri Hansraj Thakur , Circle
President HP Circle, Shri Rajendera Dhiman FS and Team made
the overall venue and stage management.

(i) DE to DGM (Engg.)
Promotion case: DE to
DGM (Engg.) Promotion case is listed for hearing today
19.11.2018 in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. As per the request
of AIBSNLEA DGM (Legal) and AGM(Legal) of BSNL Corporate
Office have been deputed to pursue with the BSNL's Advocate
for the vacation of the Stay order.
(ii) FR 22 I (a) (1) Pay fixation case of erstwhile
Officiating JTOs: OA
No.100/1540/2016 filed by AIBSNLEA in respect of FR 22 I (a)
(1) Pay fixation case of erstwhile Officiating JTOs is
listed for hearing in the Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi today
19.11.2018 for final argument .

16.11.2018:Status of AO to CAO Promotion: GS requested Director(HR), BSNL Board
for issuing AO to CAO Promotion order. Director(HR)
mentioned that GM(Pers.) has given some remarks in the AO to
CAO promotion file which needs to be resolved. However,
Director(HR) assured that shortly decisions will be taken
and promotion orders will be issued.

It is
observed that some officers in BSNL Corporate Office with an
indifferent and biased attitude are working against Accounts
& Finance cadres and stalling their justified promotions.
AIBSNLEA will shortly decide the organizational action
programmes to defend the ulterior motives of these
over-jealous officers. Let us, keep ready for
agitation programme.

15.11.2018:Status
of AO to CAO Promotions: As per the assurance given by
Director(HR), BSNL Board in yesterday's meeting held with
AIBSNLEA the promotion order from AO to CAO will be issued
by tomorrow.

(a) AO to CAO promotion: GM
(Pers) informed that Second Legal Opinion from the Sr.
Advocate has been received yesterday morning and the file
has been sent to Sr.GM (FP) for further necessary action.

(b) Implementation of Rule-206 on TES Group ‘B' seniority
after Hon'ble Supreme Court judgment: GM(Pers.)
informed that DOT has given its comments on BSNL's proposal
and has advised to implement in BSNL itself ,we further
pleaded that Hon'ble Supreme Court has upheld the impugned
judgment of Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh and CAT Chandigarh.
Accordingly, BSNL should implement the judgment in its true
spirit. We further suggested that Legal Opinion from
Sr.Advocate may be obtained if further clarity is required.
GM (Pers.) assured to look in to the case.

c) DE to DGM (Engg.) Promotion:
We requested to depute to depute DGM (Legal) from BSNL
Corporate Office to Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh for the next
hearing scheduled to be held on 19.11.2018. GM (Pers)
assured that DGM (Legal) will be deputed for the next
hearing to pursue with the BSNL's Advocate for the vacation
of the Stay order.

d) JTO to SDE Promotion:
GM (Pers) informed that he will appear in the case
personally in the Hon'ble High Court Kerala at Ernakulam on
30.11.2018 and will give the assurance to the Hon'ble High
Court Kerala for implementing its interim order by issuing
the Promotion order

e) SDE to DE left out promotion cases: We
requested for the early issuance of Promotions orders for
the left out SDEs to DEs. GM (Pers) informed that due to
Contempt notice against CMD in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh
the left out SDEs cases could not be considered for
Promotion. However, after the disposal of the Contempt case
further action will be taken particularly for the SC &ST
left out candidates.

15.11.2018:
Congratulations!!!
AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting
released order regarding implementation of voluntary Group
Term Insurance Scheme fro BSNL Executives....<<<Click
here for order>>>>

14.11.2018:Successfully implemented the Rally on
14.11.2018 throughout India:

As per the call given by AUAB, rallies were
successfully conducted throughout India for the
implementation of Five point Charter of demands. In New
Delhi more than 2000 Executives & Non Executives of BSNL
Corporate Office New Delhi, NTR, NTP, Haryana, Rajasthan,
and UP (W) Circles were actively participated in the rally
from BSNL Corporate Office to Sanchar Bhawan. At the end of
the rally, GS AIBSNLEA and other General Secretaries of the
AUAB addressed the gathering.

After the rally the AUAB Leaders met PS to
Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) Shri.Saket Kumar, IAS, and submitted
memorandum addressed to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and discussed in
detail. PS to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) assured to appraise to
Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) regarding our discussion. We are thankful
to our members of BSNL Corporate Office New Delhi, NTR, NTP,
Haryana, Rajasthan, and UP (W) Circles for their active
participation.

A) AO to CAO Promotion:We requested Director (HR) for the issuance
of AO to CAO Promotion orders. Director (HR) informed that
Second Legal Opinion from the Sr.Advocate has been received
and Sr.GM (FP) has been directed to process for the issuance
of AO to CAO Promotion orders. She assured an early action
in this regard.

B) Settlement of AUAB Demands: Director (HR) informed that today morning at
1000 hrs Secretary(T) called her to discuss regarding the
ongoing Agitation Programme of AUAB even after the meeting
held on 2.11.2018. Director(HR) appraised to Secretary (T)
that in the meeting held on 02.11.2018 positive assurances
were given by the Secretary (T) in the presence of all the
Senior Officers of DOT/BSNL to the AUAB Leaders. But on
6.11.2018 DoT issued a letter to BSNL wherein practically
all the demands of AUAB have been denied in a calculated
manner. After seeing the Dot letter dated 6.11.2018
Secretary(T) got annoyed and called the JS(Admin) and
Director(PSU) and fired them that how such letter has been
issued to BSNL without the concurrence of her good office.
Secretary(T) reiterated her assurances and directed JS(A) to
issue corrigendum and accordingly the DoT has sent another
letter to BSNL today evening toning down the earlier letter
wherein it is mentioned that DoT queries are to be
immediately replied by BSNL and thereafter DoT will take
immediate action on 3rd PRC recommendations,
regarding Payment of Pension contribution on actual basic
DoT will give a positive note to DOE and the Cabinet Note
approved by Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) has been sent for
Inter-Ministerial Circulation.
We extended thanks to Director (HR) for her timely
intervention and mentioned that AUAB will continue its
Agitation Programme till the time all the demands are
settled.

Sr.GM(FP), GM(SR) and GM(SR) were also
present in the meeting.

14.11.2018:

Dear comrade,
The AUAB met at New Delhi today and decided to organise
indefinite strike from 03-12-2018, demanding settlement of
wage revision, 4G spectrum and other issues. It is also
decided to boycot the execution of all government projects
like NOFN, NFS and LWE from 03-12-2018. Immediately give
wide publicity to this news and organise the employees for
the indefinite strike. Detailed communication follows.

13.11.2018:Meeting
with CMD BSNL: GS, President &
AGS (Finance), met CMD BSNL and discussed regarding
A) Meeting with Secretary (T) regarding Implementation of
3rd PRC in BSNLand other demands of AUAB :
We expressed our concern against the queries raised by the
DOT on 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL despite the assurances
given by the Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and Secretary (T) which needs
to be further discussed in DOT /Ministry. We explained that
in case the assurances given by the Hon'ble MOSC and Secy
(T) are not implemented AUAB will go for serious agitations
in terms of even Indefinite Strike. CMD assured to discuss
the matter in DOT.
B) AO to CAO Promotion: We
requested CMD for the early issuance of Promotion order from
AO to CAO. CMD mentioned that Second legal opinion on SC/ST
roaster implementation on Promotions is being taken by the
Director (HR) from a Sr. Advocate and assured that immediate
action will be taken on receipt of the Second Legal opinion.
C) CAO to DGM (F) Promotion: We
requested CMD for the early issuance of promotion order from
CAO to DGM (Finance) since every month executives are
retiring. CMD BSNL mentioned that he has asked some queries
on CAO to DGM (Fin) Promotion and assured that the Promotion
orders will be issued after the receipt of the replies from
the Cadre Controlling Authority.

13.11.2018:
DoT has asked queries from BSNL on implementation of 3rd PRC>>>>>>>>

12.11.2018:
Meeting with Director (HR) BSNL Board: Meeting with Director (HR)
BSNL Board: GS, AGS (Finance), AGS(DR) and CS(Delhi) met
Director (HR), BSNL Board and discussed regarding
A) Meeting with Secretary (T) regarding Implementation of
3rd PRC in BSNLand other demands of AUAB :
We discussed regarding implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL ,
Director(HR) mentioned that DOT has asked many queries on
3rd PRC implementation in BSNL which reflects that DOT is
not keen to settle the issue. We explained that in case the
assurances given by the Hon'ble MOSC and Secy (T) are not
implemented AUAB will go for harder trade union actions
Programmes.
B) AO to CAO Promotion:
We requested to issue promotion order from AO to CAO and CAO
to DGM(Finance). Director(HR) after some discussions
immediately called Sr GM(FP), GM(Pers) &DGM(Pers) in the
presence of GM(SR) and OSD and discussed regarding AO to CAO
Promotion wherein she directed GM(Pers) to send a letter to
Sr Advocate by itself for taking second legal opinion on
SC/ST roaster implementation on Promotions. She informed
that CMD has agreed to issue AO to CAO promotion also by
ensuring that contempt of court case should be avoided while
issuing promotion order. She also directed Sr.GM(FP) that
immediate action should be taken once formal communication
receive from Advocate.
C) CAO to DGM(F) Promotion: We resented against the delay
in the process of promotion from CAO to DGM(F) as every
month executives are retiring. Director HR along with
Sr.GM(FP) and GM (Pers )discussed the matter with CMD BSNL
immediately. wherein CMD BSNL has asked some queries on CAO
to DGM(Fin) Promotion which will be replied shortly by Sr
GM(FP) and CAO to DGM(Fin) Promotion orders will be issued.
D) JTO to SDE (T), SDE to DE and DE to DGM (Engg.) Promotion
orders: We expressed
our serious concern against the casual handling of the court
cases i.e. SDE(T) to DE contempt case and DE TO DGM(Engg.)
court cases in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh wherein the cases
have been posted for hearing in the month of Januarary-2019
which is delaying the promotions in the cadre of DE and
DGM.Director(HR) directed GM(Pers) to take matter seriously.
Director (HR) appreciated our concern and mentioned that a
legal opinion on JTO (T) to SDE (T) promotion on the basis
of Hon'ble High Court Kerla Judgement /contempt case is
being taken from Sr Advocate and on that basis the promotion
orders will be issued.E) Consideration of
request /tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs /DGM (F): We requested for the
consideration of request /tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs/
DGM (F) . Director (HR) and Sr.GM (FP) assured to assured
for consideration.
Sr.GM(FP),GM(Pers),GM (SR) ,DGM(Pers.)& OSD were also
present in the meeting.F) MT recruitment in
BSNL :
We strongly protest against the SEA cell letter to GM (Rectt.)
regarding MT recruitment in Accounts wing . Sr .GM(FP) told
that SEA cell has sent letter in line with Pers. cell letter
to Rectt. Cell regarding MT in Telecom wing . Director (HR)
told that these letter are as per decision taken by
Management committee of BSNL Board. Director (HR) also
asserted that BSNL is reviewing/ Held up the new recruitment
in view of present financial condition of BSNL. However
AIBSNLEA protested against any MT recruitment above JTO/JAO
level.

AIBSNLEA requests all the Circle / District Secretaries to
organize rallies effectively by maximum participation at all
the levels on 14th Nov., 2018.
All the nearby Circle Secretaries to Delhi i.e. Haryana,
UP()West), Rajasthan, Punjab are requested to bring their
maximum members at Delhi on 14th Nov., 2018 (Morning) for
making rally successful at Delhi.

09.11.2018:Legal opinion on SC-ST roster
implementation on promotion in BSNL:GS discussed with
GM(Pers.), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi regarding 2nd
legal opinion to be taken from other Senior advocate on
SC/ST Roster implementation on promotion in BSNL after
judgment delivered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court. GM(Pers.)
informed that the draft proposal for taking 2nd Legal
Opinion has been send to Director (HR), BSNL Board
through CGM(Legal). He assured that after the approval of
competent authority, the letter will be send to Sr. Advocate
immediately. We expressed our serious concern against the
delay is being caused in taking 2nd legal opinion.

AIBSNLEA
Kerala was called for submitting their views on Revival of
BSNL by the team IIM Ahmadabad engaged by DOT for submitting
revival plan for BSNL on 02-11-2018. The IIM Team Comprise
of Madam Prof: Rekha Jain, Prof: Ajay Pandey, Prof:Vishal
Guptha and Shri.Miheer Agnihothri.

AIBSNLEA got
the first opportunity to submit their views. They submitted
all the relevant points to the IIM team for the revival of
BSNL in a very delightful way. Total interaction was there
from all team members on all our suggestions and all points
were noted after amiable discussions. Our presentation and
discussions were lasted for one hour.

AIBSNLEA
clearly emphasized that allotment of 4G spectrum and award
of 3rd PRC to BSNL employees with 15% benefits will be the
two pillars to fix the first stepping stone for the revival
of BSNL. While submitting our view for no recommendation for
VRS / CRS, committee sought clarification. As of now BSNL
suffering to meet funds for disbursing salary, now how can
we expect a good VRS package from BSNL employees ?, we
replied. We further replied to the comment , if DOT give
money for VRS package?, DOT must pump capital for
constructive activities of BSNL like 3rd PRC and 4G spectrum
not destructive activities like CRS/VRS. While asking why
are we against non-absorption in BSNL, we submitted that BSNL
has very talented officers including absorbed ITS/IES and
absorbed officers in Finance department burning for getting
timely salary at least , the non absorbers simply enjoying
facilities of BSNL those are barred for others, along with
7th CPC benefits. In addition, they are blocking promotion
avenues of absorbed officers by occupying higher posts.

We discontent
another association's suggestion that training only motivate
employees than 3rd PRC. Though training will definitely
motivate employees, the need of the time is 3rd PRC and 4G
spectrum.

Due to
Contempt petition filed by AIBSNLEA in the Hon'ble PCAT New
Delhi; CO BSNL called for information. In this regard GS
AIBSNLEA has already written a letter to Director(HR), BSNL
Board to withdraw the instructions issued vide CO BSNL
i.e. dated 22.12.2015 and fix the Pay of EX Officiating JTOs
under FR 22 I a(i) with arrears.

06.11.2018:
GS AIBSNLEA along with Shri O.P. Gupta, CGMT
Rajasthan Circle, Shri R N Mathur, PGMTD Jaipur & Shri
B.N. Roy, GM(S&M), O/oPGMTD, Jaipur with other officers of Jaipur SSA
visited BSNL's Jaipur
Franchisees / Retailers:As per
the advise given by CMD BSNL, Com. GS along with CGMT, Raj.
Circle, PGMTD, Jaipur, GM(S&M), O/oPGMTD, Jaipur and
other officers of Jaipur SSA visited
BSNL's franchisees & retailers shops to take the feedback on BSNL Brand Sale. The visit was encouraging & found
that BSNL's Mobile Plans 429/319 are most popular brands in
public. Retailers appreciated the connectivity of BSNL in
comparison to other operators but they demanded 4G Services
at the earliest to increase the sale further.....

At the outset, the representatives of the AUAB pointed out
that DoT failed to take appropriate action to implement the
assurances given by the Hon'ble MoS(C) in the meeting held
on 24-02-2018, in view of which the AUAB has been compelled
to go on agitational programme. On the 3rd Pay Revision
issue, the Secretary, Telecom assured that the Cabinet Note,
for getting the approval of the Cabinet, would be sent at
the earliest. The AUAB pointed out that within three months
the Pay Revision issue has to be settled fully, otherwise,
Parliament elections would be announced; settlement of Pay
Revision would become difficult. Secretary informed that
some queries are there from IFD, it will be raised by DoT to
BSNL in a week and BSNL assured to reply all the queries
within one week time ,As and when BSNL replies and after the
discussion with CMD BSNL it will be processed. AUAB demanded
the formalities of Cabinet memo to be completed before this
month. Secretary, Telecom assured to act fast.

On the issues of allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of
Pension Contribution on the actual basic pay and Pension
Revision issues, very useful discussion took place. On the
4G issue, the Cabinet Note has been sent for
inter-ministerial consultation, and at the earliest it will
be sent for the approval of the Cabinet. On the issue of
Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic pay instead
of maximum of the pay scale , the matter is being
recommended for the approval of the Department of
Expenditure, with a positive note of the DoT, by next week.
On the Pension Revision of BSNL retirees, the Secretary
Telecom appeared to be convinced with the arguments of the
AUAB, that it should not be linked with the Pay Revision of
the serving employees. She directed the Member (Services) to
immediately discuss the issue with her. On the 30%
Superannuation benefits for the Directly Recruited
employees, the Secretary Telecom said that it should be
settled by the BSNL. Thereafter CMD assured to examine
another 2%.
After the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, the meeting
of the AUAB was held. The meeting expressed it's
satisfaction about the discussions on the issues of
Allotment of 4G spectrum, Payment of Pension Contribution
and Pension Revision. However, the meeting viewed that there
is no improvement in the matter of 3rd Pay Revision. Hence,
the meeting decided to go ahead with the agitational programme of Rally on 14.11.2018. The meeting called upon
the employees to effectively organise the rallies on
14-11-2018. It is decided that the AUAB will again meet on
14-11-2018, to review the situation.
In addition to the above issues Com GS discussed the issue
of replacement of E-1 by E-2,E2A by E-3 and upgradation of
subsequent pay scales E-3byE-4,E-4 byE-5,E-5 by E-6 and E-6
by E-7 as per the proposal of BSNL sent on 6-6-2016 .He
pleaded that downgrading of the pay scales from E-1A to E-1
and E-2Ato E-2 has degraded the caders Secy(T) directed SST
to re look in to the matter. Com GS also apprised Secy(T)
that despite the assistance given by Hon' ble MOSC a writ
petition has been filed by DoT in tn the Hon'ble High court
Delhi against the PBCAT ND judgement in withdrawal of the
additional increments in the same pay scale under EPP.Secy(T)
assoured to look into the matter.During discussions Com GS
AIBSNLEA actively participated along with other General
Secretaries.
Organisational decisions of the AUAB:
Prior to the meeting with the Secretary, Telecom, a meeting
of the AUAB was held at NFTE's office, under the
chairmanship of Com. Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL. After
finalising the strategy to be adopted in the meeting with
the Secretary, Telecom, the meeting discussed about the ways
and means to strengthen the unity of the AUAB and its
functioning. After detailed discussion, the following
decisions are taken unanimously:-(1)
Com.Chandeswar Singh, GS, NFTE BSNL, is elected as the
Chairman of the AUAB.
(2) Com.P.Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU, is elected as the Convenor
of the AUAB.
(3) Notices for struggles will go with the signatures of all
the General Secretaries of the constituents.
(4) All other letters / communications to the BSNL
Management/ DoT / Government, will be signed by the Chairman
and the Convenor.
(5) AUAB should immediately be formed at all circles and
districts, wherever it is not formed so far. As regards the
posts of Chairman and Convenor, the pattern adopted at the
All India level should be adopted at the circle and district
levels also.

(a) Holding of CPC to promote the
eligible executives in the next grade:
CMD BSNL further mentioned that let the contempt cases be
settled thereafter the CPC's will be considered.

Regarding CAO to DGM (F) promotion:
We requested CMD BSNL to
allow promotion since the sufficient vacant DGM(F) Posts are
there and eligible candidates are less. CMD assured to
discuss the matter with the Dir(HR) for early promotion.

On the issue of AO to CAO promotion;;
we requested for his kind intervention to direct the concern
officers for issuing early promotion orders, since the CPC
has been completed two months before, CMD assured to look
into the matter.

(b) Viability of BSNL:
We expressed our concern against non-releasing of funds to
the circles even for operation and maintenance purpose. It
is reported by circles that electric connection of
Telephone Exchanges are disconnected due to non-payment of
electricity bills, vendor payments are not being released
for the last 6-7 months, Tower sites rent payments are not
being paid, medical bills of BSNL employees and retirees are
not paid etc. It has caused serious problems in field units.
CMD BSNL appreciated our concern and mentioned that due to
financial constraints this situation has arises, However,
it's a temporary phase for 2-3 months after that situation
will change. Thus we have to put our all efforts during
these 2-3 months' time to face the situation .He also
mentioned that Govt. is now allocating 4-G Spectrum to BSNL
This will help to BSNL. CMD also mentioned that it is
instructed to all senior officers to visit exchanges on day
of Diwali whichever place they available on Diwali. This
will give positive massage to customers that BSNL is working
even on Holidays and festivals.

01.11.2018:
Meeting with Sr.GM (Estt.)BSNL C.O. :

GS, President, AGS (Finance) and AGS
(DR) met Sr.GM (Estt.) and discussed regarding
implementation of FR22(I)a(i) for pay fixation of
officiating . JTO's per the judgments of Hon'ble CAT
Ernakulum bench upheld by Hon'ble High Court Kerala and
Hon'ble Supreme Court .Also requested to withdraw the
reference of BSNL CO. letter dated 22.12.2015 immediately
for the true implementation of the court Judgment's GM(Estt.)
assured to look into the matter.

(a) AO to CAO promotion: We requested GM(Pers.) to decide the
policy on SC/ST roaster implementation in BSNL as the AO to
CAO promotion case is pending for want of policy. GM(Pers.)
mentioned that 2nd legal opinion of another Sr.
Advocate is being taken by sending a draft proposal by
explaining the Hon'ble Supreme Court judgments and available
DOP&T orders.
He assured to send a letter to Sr. Advocate today itself.

(b)
Implementation of Rule-206 on
TES Group ‘B' seniority after Hon'ble Supreme Court
judgment: GM(Pers.) informed
that DOT has given its comments on BSNL's proposal and has
advised to implement in BSNL itself ,we further pleaded that
Hon'ble Supreme Court has upheld the impugned judgment of
Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh. Accordingly, BSNL should
implement the judgment in its true sprit. GM (Pers.) assured
to examine the case.

(c) Restructuring of AD(O/L) Cadre:
We extended thanks for issuing
the AD(O/L) Cadre restructuring order, but requested to
clarify the date of effect of implementation .GM(Pers.)
assured to look into the matter.

(d) Consideration of some request
transfer of executives: We
requested for the consideration of some request /tenure
transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/ DGMs on genuine grounds. GM (Pers.)
assured to look into the matter for early consideration.

Director (HR)
further mentioned that now it depends on AUAB leaders that
how they plead the issues to Secretary (T) for their
settlement. She told that DoT should help BSNL for its
revival in the present scenario.
(b) CPCs from AO to CAO and CAO to DGM (Finance):
We expressed our serious concern against not issuing
promotion orders from AO to CAO and CAO to DGM (Finance).
Director (HR) mentioned that Pers. Cell has further asked
the second legal opinion from other senior Advocate by
submitting the detail draft on the basis of DoP&T orders and
Hon'ble Supreme Court judgements to the Sr. Advocate to give
his legal opinion on SC/ST roster implementation. Sr.
Advocate has assured that within 2-3 days he will give the
legal opinion. Similarly in todays NCSC/ST meeting Hon'ble
Vice Chairmen informed that he has personally spoken with
Secretary DoP & T for issuing orders w.r.t. recent Hon'ble
Supreme Court. Judgement and he has assured for early
issuance of the orders from DoP&T. However, Director (HR)
further mentioned that let, the legal opinion be received on
that basis action will be taken for issuing promotion
orders.

We requested Director (HR) to discuss the matter with CMD
BSNL to fill-up the DGM (Finance) vacant posts. Director
(HR) assured that she will discuss the matter with CMD BSNL
for issuing DGM (Fin) promotion orders.(c)
Promotion from JTO to SDE (T), SDE (T) to DE and DE to DGM
(T): We
requested Director (HR) for the consideration of promotion
orders from JTO to SDE (T) to fill –up about 5000 vacant SDE
(T) posts, promote all the eligible SDEs (T) of the
seniority lists no. 8 and 9 to the rank of DE by upgradation
of posts and DE to DGM (T) promotions to fill –up about 900
DGM vacant posts. Director (HR) mentioned that management is
willing to promote the executives but due to contempt cases
and stay on DE to DGM promotion, the necessary action for
promoting executives is held- up CMD BSNL has also directed
that let, the contempt cases be settled thereafter only the
promotions can be considered.(d)
Consideration of request /tenure transfer cases of AOs/CAOs
/DGM (F):
We requested for the consideration of request /tenure
transfer cases of AOs/CAOs/ DGM (F) . Director (HR) assured
to discuss the matter Sr.GM (FP) for early consideration.

30.10.2018:
GM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi writes to DDG(SR),
DoT with a copy to Representatives of AUAB regarding
meeting with representatives of AUAB on dated 02.11.2018 at
05.00 PM
<<<Click here for letter>>>

30.10.2018:AUAB agitation
Progromme dated 30.10.2018 - One Day Dharna: One day Dharna
Call of AUAB agitation programme was successfully
implemented today in BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi. GS,
President and all CHQ Office bearers present at Delhi
attended one day Dharna programme in BSNL Corporate Office
Campus. Large number of members of all Unions/Associations
participated in the one Dharna programme. GS AIBSNLEA
addressed the gathering and mentioned in details about the
need of agitation Programme and status of all the issues of demand of
charters etc. ....

29.10.2018:Group Term Insurance Committee
Meeting: AIBSNLEA was invited
for the Group Term Insurance Committee Meeting held at
Corporate Office, BSNL, New Delhi at 1500 hrs today.
President AGS (Fin) and AGS (DR) attended the meeting. GTI
Committee meeting was conducted under the Chairmanship of
Sr. GM (Estt). Committee members GM (Trg) & GM(CA)
participated in the meeting. The Committee meeting held
today to finalize the proposal & various modalities of GTI
scheme for BSNL Executives.
1) It is proposed to implement GTI Scheme from 01.01.2019.
2) Committee discussed the modalities of the subscription
deduction and claim settlement procedure.
3) Annual premium will be deducted from January month salary
of every year
4) Annual Premium will be Rs.9440/- (Rs.8000 + GST) for the
Insured amount of Rs.50 Lakh for the Executives below Age
group 50 years.
5) The option form will be created by ERP team in the ESS
portal.
6) A nodal cell will be formed at BSNLCO for coordination
and approval of procedure to ERP about the module
development.
7) The salient features and terms & conditions of the scheme
will be uploaded in the Intranet.
8) The name of the nominee should be with reference to the
Service Book entry.
9) Options should be submitted by Executives through ESS
Portal.
10) Minimum subscription to GTI scheme will be for 3 years,
i.e., till the next review of the premium.

29.10.2018:Congratulations!!!AIBSNLEA persistent efforts yielded
result in getting released order
regarding amendment / Modification in the Recruitment Rules
2005 of Rajbhasha Adhikari consequent upon up-gradation of
pay scale of AD (OL) / Rajbhasha Adhikari from E-1 to E-2 -
<<<<Click here for order>>>

This issue was taken by AIBSNLEA only
& finally succeeded in getting resolved the issue.

29.10.2018:All
Circle/Branch Secretaries of AIBSNLEA are requested to
ensure successful implementation of AUAB agitation
Progromme as per the detailed mentioned below:-

(i)
Press release/Press Conference at CHQ/Circle/SSA levels on
29.10.2018 high lighting the demands.

ii) One full
day Dharna at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA levels on 30.10.2018.

iii) Rallies
at Circle and SSA levels and submission of Memorandum to the
respective CGMs/GMs on 14.11.2018.

iv) To
intensify the Agitational Programme in terms of Indefinite
Strike will be decided after 30.11.2018 in case the AUAB
demands are not settled.

b)
Repatriation of excess ITS Officers against the Sanctioned
Strength to DOT as per the Hon'ble High Court Delhi
Judgement of in diminishing order.

The demands
are as under

1) 3rd PRC
implementation with 15% fitment

2) Pension
Revision

3) Pension
Contribution on Actual Basic Pay instead of Maximum Pay.

4) Immediate
Allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL.

28.10.2018:Proposed
AUAB Meeting with Secy(T), DoT:
Today morning at 10.30 AM Secy(T), DoT hold a meeting with CMD BSNL, Director(HR) & GM(SR) wherein Secy(T) wanted to
discuss the demands of AUAB with General Secretaries of AUAB
but all the GSs were not available at Delhi thus the next
meeting is fixed upon 2nd Nov., 2018 at 17.00Hrs
in DoT with Secy(T), DoT.

In today's meeting Secy(T) mentioned
that DoT is seriously implementing all the assurances given
by Hon'ble MOSC
(l/C) to AYUB
Leaders in the meeting held on 24th Feb., 2018.
Secy(T) DoT further informed that before 2nd
Nov., 2018 Cabinet Note on 3rd PRC implementation
in BSNL and 4G Spectrum allocation to BSNL will be ready for
further necessary action.

DoT recommendations on payment of
pension contributions on actual basic pay of BSNL employees
will be send to DOE for clearance shortly. Pension revision
of BSNL pensioners is also under active consideration.
Secy(T) DoT advised CMD BSNL & Director(HR), BSNL Board to
inform this status to all the leaders of AUAB. Secy(T) will
be on tour from 29th Oct.,, 2018 to 1st
Nov., 2018 thus the meeting is fixed up on 2nd
Nov., 2018. <<<<Click
here for the appeal of GM(SR), BSNL Corporate Office, New
Delhi>>>>

28.10.2018:Press release
of the AUAB, to be issued to the media, in the "Press Meets"
to be conducted on 29.10.2018: Press release of the
AUAB, to be issued to the media, in the "Press Meets" to be
conducted on 29.10.2018. All Circle/Branch Secretaries are
requested to issue this press release to the media in the
regional language....<<<Click
here for Press Release>>>>

26.10.2018:
AIBSNLEA efforts in achieving 30% Superannuation benefit for
the BSNL recruited employees :-
AIBSNLEA along with other unions and associations strongly
demanded 30% superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited
executives as per the recommendations of 2nd PRC.
BSNL was giving 18% superannuation benefit in terms of
gratuity, EPF and Medical benefit etc., to BSNL recruited
employees. The pension through EPF is a meager amount to DR
employees in comparison to BSNL absorbed employees
Pensionary benefit as per the CCS(CCA)Rules.1972.The EPF
contribution of DR employees was also settled by the
vigorous pursuance of AIBSNLEA in the year 2004-2005 and
persuaded to Provident fund authorities for making it
transparent and online assessed. To achieve 30%
superannuation benefit AIBSNLEA continued its efforts
initially in BSNL C.O. Establishment cell where the GM(Estt.)
was accepting only 1% contribution which was not agreed by
us and on our demand a committee headed by Smt Geeta Rao
the then ED(Finance )was constituted to whom AIBSNLEA
pleaded for 12% remaining superannuation benefit and the
committee recommended 3% contribution. In the month of
May-June 2016 AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA under the banner of
United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations launched the
agitation programme and got achieved 3% contribution from
BSNL in superannuation benefit. However, AIBSNLEA continued
its efforts to increase it upto 12% and management further
considered to increase 2% and total now 5%.AIBSNLEA efforts
will continue to achieve 12% contribution to achieve 30%
superannuation benefit to BSNL recruited employees. .

E2 and E3 standard Pay scales to JTO and SDE equivalent
executives :

After the 2nd PRC recommendations notified in
March -2009,AIBSNLEA demanded standard Pay Scales E2 and E3
to JTO and SDE equivalent executives. And got rectified the
Pay anomaly from the Sh. K.C.G.K. Pillai, the then PGM(FP)
committee report by giving 5-advance increments in the
revised Pay Scale after 2nd PRC implementation
which removed the pay anomaly of JTO/JAO. Initially issue of
granting intermediary pay scales E1-A and E2-A to JTO and
SDE equivalent executives was sent to DOT/DPE by BSNL but
DPE denied to grant intermediately pay scales, these
intermediary pay scale effort was made by BSNL but all the
time DPE disagreed BSNL proposal. In view of the DPE denial
of intermediately Pay scales AIBSNLEA and AIGETOA demanded
the standard pay scales E-2 and E-3 to JTO and SDE
equivalent executives and subsequent upgradation of E-3 to
E-4,E-4 to E-5, E-5 to E-6 and E-6 by E-7. Accordingly on
06.06.2016 BSNL management sent proposal to DOT recommending
replacement of E1-A by E-2, E-2A by E-3 and upgradation of
subsequent pay scales of E-3 by E-4,E-4 by E-5 , E-5 by E-6
and E-6 by E-7.This proposal was in active consideration of
DOT. But after the membership verification of Executive
Association in Dec.2016 Majority Association mounted the
pressure on BSNL management to limit the proposal up to the
replacement of E1-A by E-2 and E-2A by E-3 only. BSNL
Management further send a revised proposal to DOT limiting
replacement of Pay scales E1-A by E-2 and E-2A by E-3 and
the subsequent upgradation of E-3 by E-4,E-4 by E-5 , E-5
by E-6 and E-6 by E-7 may be considered at the time of
implementation of 3rd PRC. This kind of
modification was not appreciated by DOT and they
categorically mentioned that in case E1A and E2A are
replaced by E2 and E3 Pay scales leaving aside the
upgradation of subsequent pay scales will invite litigation
and not logical. In view of this DOT Administration decided
to downgrade the E1A by E1 and E2A by E2 standard scales and
issued the Presidential orders. In a systematic manner the
issue was killed by the so called Majority Association.
However, AIBSNLEA will continue its efforts to get replaced
E1A by E2 and E2A by E3 and subsequent upgradation of E-3 by
E-4,E-4 by E-5 , E-5 by E-6 and E-6 by E-7 .

25.10.2018:AIBSNLEA
greeted Shri Vivek Banzal on assuming the high office of
Director(CFA), BSNL Board: GS, President,
AGS(Fin.), AGS(DR) met on courtesy call with Sh. Vivek
Banzal, Director (CFA), BSNL Board and greeted him on
assuming the high office of Director (CFA), BSNL Board. Sh.
Vivek Banzal was working as PGM Gujarat Circle and he is an
absorbed ITS Officer in BSNL of the recruitment year of 1987
betch. Sh. Banzal is having 8 years
of service left. We assured him our support and fullest
cooperation for the growth of BSNL.

(b) Representation received from Circle Secretary Kerala Circle of AIBSNLEA regarding Non consideration of 34 JAOs posted against the notified vacancy of 2012 internal competitive exam (40% category) to the recent AO promotion while all their fellow 2012-VY JAOs were considered

(c)Representation received from Circle Secretary Kerala Circle of AIBSNLEA regarding Exclusion from 67% SCF quota promotion to SDE (T): Anomaly in the Recruitment year allotted to a section of candidates of LICE- JTO-2013.

(d) List of Qualified but not selected candidates, those who are obtained the minimum and aggregate marks as selection of JAOs of Tamil Nadu Circle in the JAO LICE held during December 2012.

Com GS and President AIBSNLEA also discussed in detail the financial viability of BSNL, 3rd PRC implementation in BSNL, Pension revision, payment of pension contribution on actual basic pay instead of maximum of the pay scale, payment of pension through CPMS being developed by DoT, medical bills reimbursement and CGHS facility etc. They extended thanks to Com GS and CS for inviting them in the meeting. They also assured all the cooperation and support of AIBSNLEA to AIRBSNLEWA in settling the issues. They appealed all the pensioners to join and support AUAB (BSNL) agitation programmes Com Nandi, Vice President extended Vote of thanks. The house was jam packed.

Com Kishan Singh, GS requested Delhi Circle to send delegates to attend next AIC of AIRBSNLEWA being held at Vijaywada (AP) tentatively scheduled in the month of Feb- 2019.

A) JTO to SDE (T) Promotion:
We requested GM (Pers) for the immediate issuance of
Promotion order from JTO to SDE for the 5000 vacant posts in
the cadre of SDE (T). GM (Pers) informed that the exemption
application of CMD BSNL personal appearance in the JTO to
SDE Promotion Contempt case
in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam
has been filed and the case is listed for hearing on
29.10.2018
after the clearance from the Court for CPC from JTO to SDE
(T) will be expedited.

BSNL has also filed review Petition against the
Hon'ble High Court Kerala
Judgement.

B) AO to CAO Promotion:We
resented against the delay in the process of promotion from
AO to CAO on the pretext of legal opinion. The stay order
was vacated by the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh one and half month
before but the promotion orders are not being issued.
GM(Pers) informed that a meeting is being hold by Director
(HR) today to discuss the matter and some break through will
be made in this direction to issue AO to CAO Promotion
orders immediately.

C) CAO to DGM (F) Promotion:We
requested GM (Pers) to get approved CAO to DGM(F) CPC
minutes from CMD BSNL which is kept pending for more than
one month. We explained the GM (Pers) that no Contempt case
or Stay is pending in any Court for the CAO to DGM(F)
Promotion and the CAO to DGM(F) CPC was conducted after the
approval MC of the BSNL Board. After detailed discussion GM
(Pers) assured to discuss the issue with the CMD for getting
early clearance.

D) Consideration of some request/ tenure transfer of SDEs/DEs
/DGMs:We
requested for the consideration of some request /tenure
transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/ DGMs on genuine grounds. GM (Pers.)
assured to look into the matter for early consideration.

24.10.2018:AIBSNLEA
efforts in getting released about 13000 executives promotion
orders through CPCs before implementation of proposed CPSU
Cadre hierarchy :

After the Membership verification AIBSNLEA was granted the
2nd Majority Association status and later support
Association. Even after winning in the 17 Circles and losing
in 14 Circles, AIBSNLEA was granted support Association
status on the basis of total votes secured. Against this
AIBSNLEA filed a case in the Hon'ble High Court Allahabad
which is still pending for decision. After the referendum
the so called Majority Association impressed upon the
Management that they should only be discussed all the issues
no other Association should be heard or allow to function.
This created great disunity among the executives and
Management very successfully divided the executives to their
convenience. So called majority Association instead of
killing of other Associations should have taken efforts with
all Associations to bring them together on the common issues
for the betterment of executive cadres but they avoided
this.

Present Status of promotions through CPCs & CPSU CH: In
view of the Court cases on TES Group “B' seniority the
promotions were held up. To overcome with this situation
AIBSNLEA proposed to implement CPSU cadre hierarchy in the
year 2012 and to achieve this AIBSNLEA, SNEA and AIGETOA
launched agitation programs in February 2013 under the
banner of United Forum of BSNL Executive Associations and
thereafter a Committee headed by the then PGM (FP) Shri
S.R. Kapoor was constituted to discuss the matter. AIBSNLEA,
SNEA and AIGETOA were the members of the committee. But due
to serious difference of opinion between the staff side and
management side members of the committee could not submit
the report.

Again second time the then PGM (SR) Shri N.K. Narang was
made the Chairman of the committee but this Committee also
failed to submit the report. In the year -2015 after the
Joining of New CMD Shri Anupam Shrivastava the matter was
further raised and he was kind enough to further
reconstitute the Committee headed by the Shri. M.A .Khan the
then ED (NB), GM (Estt.) and GM (EF) were official side
members and AIBSNLEA, SNEA and AIGETOA were the staff side
members. After marathon meetings Mr. Khan Committee
submitted its recommendations. AIBSNLEA constantly persuaded
for the implementation of Khan Committee recommendations but
meanwhile BSNL Management started the MV process of
Executive Association which derail the process. Pers. Cell
BSNL C.O. was not at all interested to implement Khan
Committee report on CPSU Cadre hierarchy and ignored the
views of other Executive Associations and in collusion with
so called majority Association diluted the Khan Committee
report and tried to limit functional promotions up to Sr.
SDE level only etc. Against this dilution AIBSNLEA strongly
protested with CMD BSNL, Director (HR) and they
appreciated the concern of AIBSNLEA and directed PGM (Pers.)
to discuss the matter with AIBSNLEA wherein AIBSNLEA
demanded Khan committee implementation in the true sense
i.e.

Functional promotions up to AGM level,

E-5 Grade AGMs to be designated Jt. DGM

Selection on the basis of numerical benchmarks,

Reduction of residency period from SDE/ AO to DE/CAO
from 12 years to 5 years,

AIBSNLEA persuaded up to level of JS (Admin), DoT cum Govt.
Nominee Director in BSNL Board for improvement in Draft CPSU
instead of the implementation of half cooked policy with
severe Bottlenecks . which yielded result as Board while
giving approval to CPSU cadre hierarchy directed to complete
the ongoing CPCs before implementation of CPSU CH.

BSNL Board approved the CPSU Cadre hierarchy with date
effect from its date of notification i.e. prospective date.
It created path hole in CPSU Cadre hierarchy concept and
most of the existing executives are not benefited with this
policy. However, knowing this fact AIBSNLEA convince the
BSNL Management to held CPCs to promote all the eligible
executives to the next grade on functional basis before
implementation of the CPSU Cadre hierarchy. BSNL Management
appreciated AIBSNLEA concern and conducted CPCs in all the
cadres and promoted about 13000 executives to the next
higher grade on functional basis. This could not be
tolerated by the so called majority Association and they
protested against holding of CPCs and demanded to implement
CPSU cadre hierarchy only. But they failed and to create a
road block and they demanded parity among all the cadres
which was not immediately possible as in all the Cadre there
was difference from DoT legacy. To stall the process of
CPCs filed contempt cases against CMD and Director (HR) for
issuing promotions. It frustrated the Management and finally
all the promotions through CPCs are stalled. AIBSNLEA is
still trying that as soon as the contempt cases are settled
promotions should be made available through CPCs immediately
to benefit the executives' monitory and status. Now so
called majority Association is claiming that due to their
pressure on CPSU Cadre hierarchy, CPCs has taken place which
is beyond truth.

23.10.2018: Meeting
with DDG (Estt) DOT:

GS & President met DDG (Estt), DOT and discussed regarding

A) Pension Revision:
We requested the DDG (Estt), DOT for the Pension Revision of
BSNL Pensioners by delinking the Pay Revision as the Pension
of BSNL Pensioners is also being paid under CCS (CCA)
Pension Rules 1972 as Govt. Pension. DDG (Estt) mentioned
that the BSNL Pensioners Pension is being paid as per the
CCS (CCA) Pension Rules 1972 but there is no mention about
the Pension Revision. Govt. Pensioners Pension is being
revised along with the Pay Revision as the practice.
Similarly the BSNL Pensioners Pension Revision was also made
along with the Pay Revision of BSNL Employees on
implementation of 2nd PRC. At present 3rd
PRC implementation in BSNL is under consideration in DOT and
after the Pay Revision only the Pension can be revised. This
stand has been taken by the Establishment Cell of DOT.

B) Payment of Pension contribution on Actual basic pay
instead of Maximum of the Pay:
DDG (Estt) informed that n the meeting held on 17.10.2018,
Hon'ble MOSC(IC) has directed the Member (Finance) to look
in to the matter. Thus some early decision is expected in
this regard.

C) CGHS Medical Facilities to BSNL Pensioners:We appraised the DDG (Estt) that
in some Circles where the BSNL Pensioners have applied to
switch over to CGHS Medical facility from BSNL MRS are not
being allowed by the respective Circle Medical Authorities
on the pretext that the Head of Account has not been
mentioned in the PPO. The same has been clarified by the
respective Circle CCAs and the Head of Accounts is also
given but the Medical Authorities wants a copy of the letter
of DOT Budget Cell. We requested DDG (Estt) to settle the
issue. DDG (Estt) advised us to give a letter in this regard
for necessary action. We will submit the Letter shortly.

23.10.2018:
Meeting with DDG (PM) DOT:

GS & President met DDG (PM), DOT and discussed regarding

A) Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL:
DDG (PM) DOT who is dealing with the Revival Plan of BSNL
mentioned that this issue can be sorted out at the level of
Hon'ble MOSC(IC) only. Administrative Channels will restrict
as per the 3rd PRC recommendations only. He also
confirmed that there was a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(IC) on
17.10.2018 on BSNL Revival wherein also the matter was
discussed.

B) 4G Spectrum allocation to BSNL:
DDG (PM), DOT mentioned that the Cabinet Note for the
allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL has been sent to DOE for
comments. After the clearance from DOE further action will
be taken.

23.10.2018:
Meeting with Director (PSU) DOT:

GS & President met Director (PSU), DOT and discussed
regarding

A) Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL:
Director (PSU) confirmed that the BSNL proposal for 3rd
PRC with 15% fitment benefit is being returned to BSNL for
re-examination on the basis of the queries made by the
Internal Finance of DOT. He further mentioned that this
proposal will be sent back to BSNL within this week only.

B) 4G Spectrum allocation to BSNL: Director
(PSU) informed that the Cabinet Note for the allocation of
4G Spectrum to BSNL has been sent to the higher ups for
consideration.

22.10.2018:Meeting with
PGM (Admn.) BSNL CO:

GS, President and
GS, FS AIRBSNLEWA met PGM (Admn.) BSNL C.O. ND and discussed
to issue correct eligibility criterion order of BSNL
Pensioners for medical claim by considering April -2018 IDA
instead of April -2016. After April -2016 the necessary
order for eligibility of medical claim for BSNL Pensioners
has not been issued by BSNL CO. PGM (Admn) after some
discussions assured to look into the matter.

(b) Allotment of funds to settle the
medical claims of BSNL serving employees and Pensioners:
We expressed our concern
against the non- reimbursement of medical claims of BSNL
serving employees and BSNL Pensioners. PGM (Admn) mentioned
that due to the financial constraints the funds have not
been released. However, the matter will be resolved in the
next month.

22.10.2018:Meeting
with CMD BSNL: GS, President, met
CMD BSNL and discussed regarding:(a) Promotion from
AO to CAO:We
expressed our serious concern against non- issuance of the
promotion order from AO to CAO even after the stay order
vacated from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh one and half month
before. The AOs promoted in the year 2003 and 2005 are still
waiting for CAO promotion. We explained him about the
stalemate created in Pers / SEA Cell of BSNL Corporate
Office on SC & ST roster implementation after the Judgement
delivered by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and on the pretext of
Senior Advocate opinion. CMD after detailed discussion
assured to discuss the matter with Director (HR) for an
early solution.

(b) CPCs in all the streams of BSNL:We
requested CMD BSNL to allow holding of CPCs in all the
disciplines of BSNL to the eligible executives for their
promotion in the next higher grade. CMD BSNL after
discussing the status of the various court cases pending,
assured that after the settlement of these pending court
cases the process of CPCs will be considered.
(c) Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL, Pension Revision,
Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic and
Allotment of 4G Spectrum etc.,:We
apprised CMD regarding meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and
meetings in DOT. We requested CMD BSNL to use his good
office in DoT/MOSC office for getting implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL and settlement of other issues. CMD, BSNL
mentioned that he will discuss the matter with Hon'ble
MOSC(I/C) and will try to arrange a meeting on 29.10.2018.

d) Financial Viability of BSNL:
We appraised him about our Seminar on "BSNL at Your Door
Step" arranged by AIBSNLEA Tamilnadu Circle at Madurai which
was inaugurated by the CGM TN Circle and PGM Madurai on
13.10.2018. More than 200 Executives attended the Seminar.
We also expressed our serious concern against Revenue dip in
Kerala circle also in this Financial Year. CMD appreciated
the efforts taken by the AIBSNLEA and mentioned that Kerala
Circle should continue to provide 4G Service to our
Customers with the available resources. He further
empathized that we should market our available Services in a
aggressive manner because the BSNL Services are still better
than any other Service Provider.

A) AO to CAO Promotion:We
resented against the delay in the process of promotion from
AO to CAO by SEA Cell BSNL C.O. on the pretext of legal
opinion. The stay order was vacated by the Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh one and half month before but the promotion
orders are not being issued. Director (HR) mentioned that
after our last meeting she has already directed Sr.GM(FP) to
discuss the matter for an early resolution but last week
Sr.GM(FP) was on leave and in this week itself some decision
will be taken to issue AO to CAO Promotion.

B) Consideration of request/ tenure transfers of AOs /CAOs/
DGM (F)s: We
requested DIR (HR) for the consideration of request/ tenure
transfers of AOs /CAOs/DGM(F)s. Also expressed our serious
concern against the transfer orders issued by SEA Cell on
"Pick & Choose" method. DIR (HR) informed that GM(SR) was
asked to take the para wise comments on our letter dated
9.10.2018 from Sr.GM(FP) and the same has been now received
which will be examined and judicious decision will be taken
shortly.

C) Delay in reimbursement of medical claims: We
expressed our serious concern against the delay in
reimbursement of the medical claims of BSNL serving
employees for the last 2-3 months and BSNL pensioners for
last six months respectively.. We requested to timely
release funds against medical claims. Dir (HR) mentioned
that Management is seriously taking efforts to obtain Loan
from Banks for meeting the latest financial crunch and
assured that all the pending medical claims will be settled
in the next month November 2018.

D) Implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL, Pension Revision,
Payment of Pension Contribution on actual basic and
Allotment of 4G Spectrum etc.,:We
requested DIR(HR) to use her good office in DOT for the
settlement of
3rd PRC in BSNL, Pension Revision, Payment of Pension
Contribution on actual basic and Allotment of 4G Spectrum
etc.Dir (HR) informed that in last week i.e., on 17.10.2018
she attended a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(IC) in the presence
of Secretary (Telecom ), Member (Finance), SST and other
Senior Officers of DOT with reference to revival of BSNL
wherein she pleaded that BSNL should be allowed to take Loan
from Banks with the Letter of Comfort to meet the OPEX.
During discussion DOT Officers informed that the 3rd PRC
proposal approved by the BSNL Board will be returning back
to BSNLfor their own consideration. But without the
settlement of excess payment towards the Pension
contribution and allowing BSNL to take Loans from Banks how
this issue can be settled by the BSNL. Thus she advised to
further take up the matter with the Hon'ble MOSC(IC) only to
settle these issues at DOT level itself because these are
under the purview of DOT only.

GM (SR) & OSD were also present in the meeting.

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19.10.2018:The
biennial GB and Open Session of TVM branch of Kerala have
been completed enthusiastically at Hotel Chirag Inn ,
Trivandrum with the auspicious presents of AIBSNLEA stalwart
Leader Com. Prahlad Rai and CHQ President Com.Sivakumar
along with the guest of honor Shri.S.S. Thampi ITS ,
PGMT Trivandrum BA.

Open Session started by lighting the traditional lamp was
welcomed by Com.Rajan DS TVM . He elaborated the
associational activities has been carried out for the
benefits of branch members and Thanked PGMT for the
relentless support extended to AIBSNLEA for all the genuine
grievances submitted on his table. Also he extended profound
gratitude and thanks to circle body for the total support in
all activities of TVM branch. In the presidential address
Com.Ajayakumar DP endorsed the support of both Circle body
and PGMT TVM and CE Civil , Kerala Circle.

CS Com. Shaji narrated the wholehearted support extended by
GS and CHQ President to circle body in each and every
matters of Circle body taken up with CHQ including the
latest matter of FR -22 (1) a(1)( anomaly . He viewed that
all BSNL employees are pushed to stress by authorities in
many ways lastly by discontinuing the basic medical
benefits. He narrated the healthy relations AIBSNLEA having
with circle management for solving the grievances of our
beloved members and expressed special thanks to PGMT TVM for
the very favorable epithetical consideration for employees
grievances while holding the post of CGMT Kerala.

CHQ President in his half an hour long speech explained all
the activities being taken out by CHQ by our beloved and
dynamic leader Com. Prahlad rai along with him including 3rd PRC
implementation, stoppage of the formation of Tower company
through court , 30% superannuation benefits to BSNL DRs ,
Contemptuous order on FR-22(1)a(1) , anomalies of 2nd PRC
and all . He informed that CHQ is hopeful in releasing the
very pending AO-CAO promotions within a couple of week time
.

GS in his hour long speech opened the treasure of knowledge
of the events in BSNL and the fighting of AIBSNLEA to
accomplish benefits for BSNL executives. He beautifully
portrayed the reasons for the present bleeding stage of BSNL
and the role of AIBSNLEA has been doing marvelously for
protecting the viability of BSNL . He explained the time
line of activates he has done so far for the much awaited 3rd PRC
ending with the very fruitful meeting with Hon'ble Minister
of Communication (I/C) Shri. Manoj Sinha ji . He assured to
continue his fight till the materialization of 3rd PRC
. Entire house reciprocated his efforts with applause full
of energy. He touched all the pending HR/Service matters .
Regarding pending CPCs he opined that AIBSNLEA could
release more than 12000 long pending promotions and we are
on the move to complete all CPCs before the implementation
of CPSU Cadre Hierarchy. He is very hopeful for the
implementation of FR22(1)a(1) as directed by Hon'ble SCI .
He is hopeful of releasing the long pending AO-CAO
Promotions within a fortnight. AIBSNLEA is perusing for the
release of DE to DGM , JTO to SDE and all other pending CPCs.
He whole heartedly thanked all employees of Kerala Circle
and Circle Management on holding up the top position revenue
making circle in BSNL .

PGMT Thiruvananthapuram thanked all speakers for their good
words. He recommended every employee to take all out efforts
to improve revenue by marketing FTTH and other services. He
reminded the importance of earning more revenue for the
stability of BSNL and thereby enjoying more benefits to
employees.PGMT
stressed the need for enhancing our working style to uphold
the latest slogan “ BSNL AT YOUR DOOR STEPS”though
a good number of employees in TVM BA are striving hard
already for customer satisfaction. He assured to extend
rather continue all his possible help for employees through
Associations/Unions .

House honored GS , President and PGMT by adorning shawl and
presenting traditional Lamp. The meeting is thanked by ACS
Com.Pushparajan . The hall was jam-packed by around 150
members . Meeting completed with National Anthem .

After Lunch Biennial GM started and new 11 member branch
body has been elected for next term of 3 years , Presided
over by ACS Com. Manoj Viswanath : Com.Jayasree
Suresh CAO as DP , Com.Binu R SDE as DS and Com Suresh AO
as FS . Ex.DS and Ex.DP were elected as CEC Members
. CS administered oath of office to the new body.

15.10.2018: Status
of DE to DGM(T) Stay order case : The
case
came up for hearing today in Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh and
postponed to 29th Oct. 2018 for pronounced of decision.

15.10.2018: Brief
Report on General Secretary and President CHQ visit to
Madurai during the extended Circle Executive Committee
meeting of AIBSNLEA TamilNadu Circle on 13.10.2018:
Extended Circle Executive Meeting of TN circle was held at
Hotel North Gate, Temple City Madurai on 13.10.2018. The
meeting has started with Association Flag hoisting by Com.
P. Tamilselvam Circle President alongwith CHQ President Com.
S. Sivakumar sharply by 10.00 AM. Com. P. Tamilselvam
Circle President has presided over the CEC. Com A.
Arunachalam District Secretary, Madurai has extended the
welcome address. Homage to the departed souls during the
period was announced by Com V. Sundararajan ACS. Two
minutes silence was observed by the body. Com. S. Kamaraj
ACS in his inaugural speech has brief the achievements of
Circle body and CHQ body. He also welcomed Com Chandrasekaran EX-ACS
& Com. Alagar Swami, SDE of SNEA and all other front line
erstwhile leaders of SNEA who were joined in AIBSNLEA. The
tall personalities in the trade union/association movements
of sister association who enrolled as members of AIBSNLEA
were greeted with shawl. Com. C. Duraiarasan Circle
Secretary has submitted the Report to the CEC and accepted
by the body. CS has elaborately covered the current
situation in BSNL in respect of revenue decrease,
outsourcing of O&M and S&M activities of towers, 3rd PRC, HR
issues including all pending DPCs and organizational
activities during the period in between the CECs. All the
District Secretaries have submitted their district report and status of
increase in the membership of AIBSNLEA in their district.
Undoubtedly, each and every district secretary has
suggested the ways for the improvement of BSNL, its revenue
and profit. The points were consolidated and elaborated by
the CS in the open session. Com. Govindarajan and Com C.
Arumugam CWC members attended the CEC.

Com J. Badrinarayanan, CS AIBSNLEA Chennai Telephones has
graced the CEC by his presence and addressed the gathering.
He has briefed about the cash crunch and how it affects the
efficiency of the service and employees. Com. P.
Udayasurian Organizing Secretary (South) who is always a
great support to Tamil Nadu circle has addressed the
extended CEC. He has covered all the important issues in
BSNL and the great services of General Secretary for the
last 12 to 13 years and the roll the GS has played in
getting our 2nd PRC, 78.2 fitment, time bound promotion, and
the seed the GS first sow for the CPSU cadre hierarchy etc.
He has also appreciated the services of ex-all India
President Com. P. Venugopal and the President CHQ Com S.
Sivakumar.

Com. S. Sivakumar has addressed the lunch hour session about
the pending issues at CHQ and the pursuance being made by
the GS and the CHQ. He has brief about all the court cases
in respect of tower company, FR 22 (1)(a) (i) fitment, CPC
related cases and the current position and the plan to
overcome the bottle necks created by sister association
etc..

OPEN SESSION: The
need of the hour is coined as the topic for the Open session
i.e. “ BSNL AT YOUR DOOR STEPS”. Com. C. Arumugam CWC
member has presided over the Open session. Com. S.
Karuppaiah Ex-District secretary Madurai branch has welcomed
the gathering and briefed about the selection of the topic
and its important in the current scenario. Com. C.
Duraiarasan in his inaugural speech covered and briefed all
the important points discussed in the morning session by
various district secretaries about the new business
opportunities like internet of things(IOT) linked with our
Broadband services, FTTH business improvement and
requirement of some store items to implement development
activities. CS has very much appreciated the efforts of
Sri V. Raju CGM and his style of participative management. AIBSNLEA
has adopted Madurai SSA in addition to Thanjavur SSA for its
physical and revenue growth. Madurai SSA has been readily
accepted as it is headed by a very efficient PGM Madam Smt.
S.E. Rajam in addition to the dedicated team of officers and
employees. CS also emphasized that the adoption is as a
lead association and other sister unions and association
contribution is equally there. Com R. Guruprasad Advisor
CHQ in his address briefed about the image building,
individual contribution of employees. He has also suggested
for expanding the 3 G services foot print from the present
level of 12% to more than 50% to earn more revenue. For
intra comparison and inter comparison of data speed with our
own BTS to BTS and other service providers in a same BTS
area, google and facebook is offering paid analytical datas
( isp.google.com, partners.facebook.com etc.) which are used
by other private service providers. In respect of fund
crunch for our expansion, BSNL may seek a portion of
unutilized, idle USO fund of around Rs.50,000 crores as
loan with interest. Com. P. Venugopal ex CHQ president has
addressed the open session about the golden era when we
earned profit and had a reserve of Rs.40000 crores and how
the Government has taken all the money from BSNL for giving
3 G licenses, BWA spectrum etc. He also briefed the
Government expectations on the hand and leg tied BSNL
competing with the other service providers. Com.
Chandrasekar the newly inducted CWC member has assured that
all the BSNL employees with put their maximum efforts to
turn around. Smt. S.E. Rajam in her vibrant addressed
made the gathering “we the best”. Madam has narrated the
examples of educational institutions how they have gone from
our services and come back in BSNL. Service with Quality is
the only Mantra which will keep us proud. If these two
things are there, we can go to any door step and offer our
products. She also emphasized that we have a lot to sell.
The unexplored areas may be taped and revenue may be
increased. PGM Madurai has appreciated our District
President Com.S. Karruppasamy for his contribution in MM
module and his guidance to others including L2 and L3.
Madam has also recognized and mentioned in her speech about
the contribution of employees at Trichy, Virudhunagar and
Karikudi SSAs.

Com S. Sivakumar CHQ president has addressed the open
session about the quick management decisions taken by the
Board of directors in CPAN equipment procurement, devising
the tariff plans and promoting 13000 executives etc. He has
appreciated the efforts taken by the present CGM in
regularly conducting the Opinion leaders meeting. President
has elaborated the 2017-18 financials. AIBSNLEAs continuous
pursuance of implementation of 3rd PRC is briefed. The cash
in-flow position of BSNL in the first half year compared to
Previous year and why we are getting less allotment under
medical even for retired employees against the assurances
given at the time of absorption etc. Under these
circumstances, he explained the need of BSNL at Your Door
Step campaign.

Com. Prahlad Rai General Secretary in his special address
appreciated CGM TN Circle Sri V. Raju for achieving more
than 100 % in EB Business and got appreciation letter from
Director for ‘Aseem Plan'. GS has explained the assurances
given at the time of absorption and the change of attitude
by Administration Ministry and the Government in respect of BSNL employees and support to BSNL. The present situation
has raised in a planned manner by stopping ADC support to
BSNL, not supporting the rural service expenditures from USO
fund, compelled to pay the highest quoted rate for allotment
of 3G spectrum for all the circles, not allowing BSNL to
borrow funds for its operational needs etc. Under these
circumstances, the current 1.74 lakh employees are
shouldering the responsibility of more than 3 lakh employees
in 2002-05. While the Government is putting hurdle in
raising funds by BSNL, private telcos are liberally offered
loans from Banks. One service provider was allowed to offer
6 months free of service to the public thereby destroyed
other service providers. At present only 4 operators
including BSNL is in the field actively. All others were
closed their business. He has advised the gathering to put
their maximum efforts in improving the service. GS has
briefed the AIBSNLEA services to its members in respect of
getting PRC, fitment, recruitment and promotion etc. GS has
briefed about the meetings with the Hon'ble Minister on the
issues of 3rd PRC implementation with 15% fitment benefit,
Pension revision, Payment of pension contribution on actual
basis and 4G Spectrum allocations to BSNL etc. wherein
Hon'ble MOC has assured for positive decision on the above
issues and other DoT officers on various issues. Finally,
Sri V. Raju Chief General Manager Tamil Nadu telecom circle
has addressed the Open session. Inspite of his hectic
schedule, he made it a point to attend the meeting and
address the gathering. CGM has briefed the various para
meters in which TN circle is showing improvement like Aseem
plan, EB Business, Prepaid sales in respect of IN figures,
fault control, decrease in down timings, making more no. of
agreements with cable TV operators on revenue share model
for offering FTTH connections etc. He is confident with the
dedicated team of TN circle, this year will end up with
profit. This is the one and only motto of all. CGM has
made a thorough analysis and explained three key important
areas where we can immediately improve our business. 1
Mobile 2. EB 3. FTTH & Broadband. In respect of mobile,
he told that Point of Sales (PoS) is to be increased and it
is increasing month on month. Bringing back the retailers
who left the BSNL and it is happening. Visiting the
retailers. This is regularly conducted by all the SSAs now.
He has told that BSNL Management is taking all efforts and
supports to improve our Business. He is regularly
appraising the developments to all the Union and Association
leaders. He is very much sure that with the contribution of
all the employees in Tamil Nadu circle, this year we will
improve our revenue and see that TN circle earns profit.

All the speakers have
appreciated the excellent arrangement made by Madurai
District Branch and thanked the members.
Vote of thanks given by Com. P. Tamilselvam Circle President.

12.10.2018: General
Secretary's Visit to Mysore on 11.10.2018:The Comrades of AIBSNLEA
Mysore TD arranged a meeting on the occasion of GS visit to
Mysore TD. A full fledged Dist. Executive Body Meeting along
with ACS Com. Krishne Gowda KTK, CWC Member, CHQ advisor,
CS, CP and GS was held in the premises of Laxmipura
Exchange. The meeting was presided over by District
President Com. C Muralidhara. The newly elected young and
energetic District Secretary' Com. R Ganesh welcomed the
gathering. Thereafter Sr. Com. and ACS KTK Circle Com.
Krishne Gowda elaborated various problems and issues of the
district and how he could able to overcome and settle the
issues amicably. He stressed the need to give due priority
to Mysore TD being a big and loyal Distt. Association.

CS Com. S.K. Hiremath spoke
on the occasion and clarified about the issues pending at
Circle level. He congratulated and thanked the new body and
assured all the support and cooperation.

GS Com. Prahlad Rai gave all
the details about HR issues, CPC's, viability of BSNL,
Pension revision, 3rd PRC etc. In his inspirational speech
he called upon all to work together to enhance the
membership. He also congratulated each and every executive
member.

CP Com. Ulhas V Gurav
congratulated the newly elected body and appealed all to
strengthen the hands of Com. Ganesh and to extend all
support. In the biennial meeting held at Mysore, Com. R
Ganesh AO, C. Muralidhara D.E, and H N Ramesh SDE have been
elected as District Secretary, District President and
Finance Secretary respectively.

The meeting concluded with
vote of thanks by DS Com. R Ganesh.

12.10.2018: GENERAL
SECRETARY'S Visit to BANGALORE ON 10/10/2018:
The young and energetic comrades of AIBSNLEA BGTD District,
organized a special General body meeting on 10th of October
2018 at Auditorium VI floor Telephone House, Office of PGM
BGTD in a grand manner. The hall was jam packed with huge
gathering. The meeting was presided by Com. S G Hegde
District President AIBSNLEA BGTD. District Secretary Com.
Nagaraju welcomed Shri Prahalad Rai GS AIBSNLEA, VP(CHQ)
Com. Chakoli Appalal, CP Com. Ulhas V Gurau, CS Com. SK
Hiremath to the dias. Com. Meena kumari C G ADS (PA/PS)
welcomed the dignitaries on the dias and all the comrades
for the meeting.

GS Com. Prahald Rai was
felicitated by circle body on this occasion. A special
garlanding made by Com. Sagaya Raj AO(ADS BGTD) on behalf of
2010 JAO batch. He expressed the gratitude to the GS for the
promotions.

CS Com. S K Hiremath on
behalf of AIBSNLEA KTK Circle while addressing expressed
that the comrades of the KTK Circle are ever grateful to GS
for having pursued /got released the promotion orders for
more than 12000 executives with in a short time.

GS in his address gave
details about the efforts of AIBSNLEA in getting resolved
the important HR issues after the formation of BSNL. He
appraised the status of HR issues and about the DPCs from
JTO-SDE, SDE-DE, DE-DGM, AO-CAO, CAO-DGM(F),
Civil/Electrical/ Architectural, ADOL, PA/PS, regularization
of officiating JTOs, CPSU-CH. He explained the efforts of
AIBSNLEA CHQ in continuously resolving the issues of Direct
Recruitment executives, the role of AIBSNLEA in the
viability of BSNL etc.,. He also mentioned about the
progress regarding pension revision and 3 rd PRC in detail.
He appraised the meetings with DDG(Budget) / DDG(Pers), DoT
and meeting with Hon'ble Minister of State for
Communications (I/C), Govt. Of India Shri. Manoj Sinha in
respect of implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% benefit held
on 8th & 9th of Oct'2018. It was assured by the minister
that a favorable news about 3rd PRC will be getting before
the end of this month. He expressed his views that KTK is
very important circle in all respect. He congratulated and
thanked the comrades of KTK Circle for organizing the
meeting in a grand manner within a short time.

AIBSNLEA has brought BSNL
EXECUTIVE DIARY-2019containing updated information
on service matters mostly concerning the BSNL employees and
also important information on Telecom Engineering, Financial
matters including GST. The Executive Diary is having full
page for each day.

The diaries are ready for
dispatch by the First Week of December-2018. The price
has been fixed at a competitive rate of Rs. 160/- (Rs. One
Hundred Sixty only) per copy including postage / freight
charges and GST.

All the Circle Secretaries are
requested to ensure that the diary orders pertaining the
their circle are placed to CHQ at the earliest to avoid last
minute disappointment, if not done so far.

Bulk orders (Not less than for 20
Executive Diaries)are appreciated. While
placing the orders, kindly intimate the name of the
consignee officer along with his name, mailing address,
PINCODE of the City and the Mobile Number for timely receipt
of the material.

For further details and
placement of orders, please contact at the following
address:-

Hon'ble
Minister mentioned that BSNL should have serious approach
towards Its Revival. BSNL has to grab the opportunity
through "BSNL Wings"
and FTTH connections and increase its revenue as finally
burden will come only on BSNL. BSNL should increase its CFA
customer base from 1 crore to 1.5 crore during next 8 months
to increase its revenue. In mobile segment there is stiff
competition. We insisted that about 20 lakhs people
dependent on BSNL and are watching with hope towards Hon'ble
Minister. We requested that Hon'ble Minister can only decide
the fate of these 20 lakh people as approach of Bureaucracy
is always as per line of rule book.

After detailed
discussions, Hon'ble Minister assured that after arrival of
Secretary (T) from US tour on 14.10.2018, he will hold a
meeting with Secretary (T) and CMD, BSNL. Unions and
Associations may also be invited for aforesaid meeting and
try to resolve issues at earliest. On our pleading Hon'ble
Minister
assured to give good news within this month itself.

We provided all the
letters addressed to Hon'ble MOSC (IC) on above issues which
he marked to Shri Saket Kumar , PS, (IAS) to conduct above
meeting .

09.10.2018Meeting
with DDG (Budget), DoT:
GS, President AGS(F) and AGS (DR) met DDG (Budget) ,DOT and
enquired about clearance on the proposal of BSNL Board for
the implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment
benefit. DDG (Budget) mentioned that the file is already
sent to nodal cell of DoT with its comments that decision in
this regard may only be taken by Cabinet. We requested for
favourable comments on file when case come into finance for
vetting of Cabinet Note .

09.10.2018Meeting
with DDG (Pers) ,DoT:GS, President AGS (F) and AGS (DR) met DDG (Pers), DOT and
discussed the
case of implementation of Rule 206 of
seniority of TES Group B officers as per Hon'ble Supreme
Court Judgement dated 14.12.2017 and
explained the impugned Judgement
verdict in detail . We requested to DDG (Pers) for early
reply from DOT to BSNL in this regard. DDG (Pers.) assured
for same .

09.10.2018Meeting
with Director (HR) BSNL Board:

GS, President and AGS (Finance) met Director (HR), BSNL
Board and apprised her regarding meeting with Hon'ble MOSC(I/C)
and meetings in DOT. Director (HR) appreciated the efforts
of AIBSNLEA in this regard. We further discussed regarding

A) AO to CAO Promotion: We
further requested the DIR HR) for kind consideration the
promotion from AO to CAO subject to DOP&T guidelines
/endorsement on SC/ ST roster implementation. DIR (HR)
assured to look into the matter.

B) Consideration of request/ tenure transfers of AOs /CAOs/
DGM (F)s: We
requested DIR (HR) for the consideration of request/ tenure
transfers of AOs /CAOs/DGM(F)s in finance wing. DIR (HR)
assured to look in to the matter .

(ii) Smt. Sujata
Ray, Director (HR), BSNL Board regarding transfer & Posting
on "Pick and choose" method and in the interest of service
even before completion of one year of Service at present
station in JAG [DGM (Fin)] and non-consideration of genuine
medical and immunity ground cases<<<Click
here for letter>>>

(iii) The GM (Pers.),
BSNL Corporate office, regarding (a) Request for transfer
in the Cadre of DGM (b) Request for transfer in the Cadre
of SDE <<<Click here for letter>>>

A) AO to CAO
Promotion:
We requested the DIR HR) for considering the promotion from
AO to CAO. DIR (HR) in the presence of Sr.GM (FP), GM (Pers)
and OSD and discussed the matter in detail on SC & ST roster
implementation vis-à-vis Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement.
Sr.GM (FP) informed that today Senior Advocate Shri
R.D.Agarwala has submitted the legal opinion wherein he has
opined that let, DOP&T issue the endorsement/guidelines on
the basis of Hon'ble Supreme Court judgement on SC &ST
roster implementation. Till that time BSNL should restrain
from issuing promotion orders. We contested against that and
requested DIR (HR) to take appropriate decision in this
regard so that promotions can be made. DIR (HR) further
mentioned that she will further discuss the matter and will
upload the view of the BSNL Management on this issue in the
BSNL Intranet Portal. The decision will be applicable to all
the cadres for promotions.

B)
Consideration of request/ tenure transfers of AOs /CAOs/ DGM
(F)s:
We requested DIR (HR) for the consideration of request/
tenure transfers of AOs /CAOs/DGM(F)s. Also expressed our
serious concern against the transfer orders issued by SEA
Cell on "Pick & Choose" method. DIR (HR) assured to look in
to the matter and examine the transfer orders issued on
"Pick & Choose" method.

08.10.2018Meeting
with GM (Pers):

GS, President
and AGS (Finance) met GM (Pers) and discussed regarding

A)
Implementation of Rule 206 of TES Gr.B Seniority case:
We provided all the Judgement copies of impugned orders and
the Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgements and requested GM (Pers)
to implement Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement in its true
spirit. GM (Pers) assured to re-examine the issue.

B) JTO to
SDE(T) Promotion:
We requested the GM (Pers) to consider the JTO to SDE (T)
promotions to fill up the vacant SDE (T) Posts on the basis
of Hon'ble High Court, Kerala Judgement. GM (Pers) mentioned
that let the Contempt case pending in the Hon'ble CAT
Ernakulum be decided and the AIEL be prepared, immediately
CPC will be expedited to fill up the vacant SDE(T) Posts.

08.10.2018Meeting
of AUAB :
Today All Unions and Associations of BSNL hold its meeting
at NFTE CHQ Office at New Delhi. On behalf of AIBSNLEA GS &
President attended the meeting. Com. C. Singh, GS, NFTE
presided the meeting. AUAB expressed its serious concern
against the non-implementation of the assurances/directions
given by the Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) in the meeting with AUAB
held on 24.2.2018. Also expressed dissatisfaction against
the poor response of the BSNL Management in this regard.
After detail discussions AUAB unanimously decided to serve
the Notice of Trade Union Action Programmes as under:

i)
Press release/Press Conference at CHQ/Circle/SSA levels on
29.10.2018 high lighting the demands.

ii) One full
day Dharna at BSNL CO/Circle/SSA levels on 30.10.2018.

iii) Rallies
at Circle and SSA levels and submission of Memorandum to the
respective CGMs/GMs on 14.11.2018.

iv) To
intensify the Agitational Programme in terms of Indefinite
Strike will be decided after 30.11.2018 in case the AUAB
demands are not settled.

(a) AO to CAO
promotion clearance:
We requested GM (Pers.) to give early comments on SC/ST
roaster policy in BSNL to SEA cell so that SEA cell can
issue the promotion order. GM(Pers.) mentioned that today he
has given the comments in this regard and returned the file
to SEA Cell.

(b)
Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement on
Rule-206 in TES Group “B” seniority:
We further explained that Hon'ble Supreme Court has upheld
the impugned Judgement (i.e. Hon'ble High Court Chandigarh
and Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh judgements ) with further
observation that those who have been given further
promotions may not be disturbed. And make it clear that no
arrears will be payable in terms of the impugned judgement.
Consequential benefits of pay fixation including the
pensionary benefits, if any, will be payable in terms of the
impugned judgement only w.e.f 1.1.2018 and not for the post.

GM (Pers.)
after details discussions mentioned that matter has now been
sent to DoT for comments and after receiving the comments
further matter will be examined in light of the impugned
order.

(c)
Consideration of some request/ tenure transfer of SDEs/DEs /DGMs:
We requested for the consideration of some request /tenure
transfer cases of SDEs/DEs/ DGMs on genuine grounds. GM (Pers.)
assured to look into the matter for early consideration.

(a) FR 22(1) a
(i) pay fixation to the JTOs officiating as per the Hon'ble
CAT Ernakulum bench and Hon'ble High Court Kerala Judgement:
We expressed our concern against the BSNL CO recent order
for the implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement on
FR 22(1) a (i) pay fixation case wherein Estt Cell has again
mentioned the order dated 22.12.2015 to revert the JTOs as
TTA on 1.1.2007 and re-fixed in JTO scale which is causing
heavy financial loss to these JTOs and against this order
AIBSNLEA has already filed the contempt petition in the
Hon'ble PB CAT New Delhi. Sr. GM (Estt) after detail
discussions assured to look into the matter for an early
solution.

(b) SC/ST
roaster implementation in CPSU cadre hierarchy committee
report: Sr. GM (Estt)
mentioned that some Associations/Unions are yet to give
their feedback on this issue thereafter only the committee
will give its report.

(a) AO to CAO
Promotion: We requested
Sr.GM (FP) for issuing promotion order from AO to CAO. Sr.
GM (FP) mentioned that she is going to discuss the matter
with Sr. Advocate Shri R.D. Aggarwala by tomorrow. She also
mentioned that the comments of GM (Pers.) on SC/ST roster
implementation policy in BSNL are also await, thereafter
only with the approval of the competent authority the
necessary action for promotion will be taken.

(b)
Consideration of some request /tenure transfer cases if AOs/
CAOs/ DGMs (Finance):
We requested for consideration of some request /tenure
transfer cases of AOs/CAOs /DGMs (Finance) on genuine
grounds. We also expressed our serious concern against some
“Pick & choose” method transfers. Sr. GM (FP) assured to
look into the matter.

04.10.2018Left
item of meeting with CMD BSNL on dated 03.10.2018:

(f) Delay in
reimbursement of medical claims:
We expressed our serious concern against the delay in
reimbursement the medical claims of BSNL serving employees
for the last 2-3 months and BSNL pensioners for last six
months respectively. We explained that majority of BSNL
employees exercise their options in view of BSNL MRS also.
This was also one of the factor for absorption in BSNL but
now on the pretext of financial constraints the medical
bills of BSNL serving employees and pensioners are pending
months together. we requested to release timely funds
against medical claims. Some employees are interested to
switch over to CGHS Scheme for BSNL MRS but they are not
being considered due to confusion in code number by the
respective CGHS dispensaries. This issue needs to settled in
DoT level and those who are allowed to switch over CGHS
Scheme their one time medical fee reimbursement from BSNL is
also getting delayed. We requested CMD BSNL for his kind
intervention for the settlement of above mentioned issues.
CMD BSNL after detailed discussions assured to look into
matter.

03.10.2018
Meeting with CMD BSNL:
GS, President, AGS (Fin) met CMD BSNL and discussed
regarding:
(a) Promotion from AO to CAO:We expressed our serious concern against non- issuance of
promotion order from AO to CAO even after the stay order
vacated from Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. The AOs promoted in the
year 2003 and 2005 are still waiting for CAO promotion. CMD
appreciated our concern and assured to discuss the matter
with Director (HR). He further mentioned that respective
cell should ensure that after issuing the promotion orders,
the contempt of Court case should not arise.
(b) CPCs in all the streams of BSNL:We requested CMD BSNL to allow holding of CPCs in all the
disciplines of BSNL to the eligible executives for their
promotion in the next higher grade. We explained that
majority of the executives are interested to get promoted in
the next higher grade through CPCs only and not through CPSU
Cadre hierarchy. CMD BSNL after discussing the status of the
various court cases pending, assured that after the
settlement of these pending court cases the process of CPCs
may resume. (c) Implementation of 3rd PRC
in BSNL:We requested CMD BSNL
to use his good office in DoT/MOSC office for getting
implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL.CMD, BSNL mentioned that
he has been trying in this regard but we should also pursue
the matter with Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) for an early decision.
(d) Payment of Pension contribution on actual basic pay of
BSNL employees and pension revision: CMD BSNL mentioned that
Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) in the meeting held on 24.02.2018
directed DoT officers for necessary action and now we should
follow -up in DoT & MOSC office for settlement.
(e) Allocation of 4G spectrum to BSNL: CMD, BSNL mentioned
that BSNL took up this issue with DoT, 3 years before but
till date it is not allocated and further delay will not
help even after its allocation. He further mentioned that he
is regularly perusing in DoT and MOSC office.

03.10.2018Meeting
with Director (HR) BSNL Board
GS, President and AGS (Finance) met Director (HR), BSNL
Board and discussed regarding:
(a) AO to CAO promotion: We resented against the delay in the
process of promotion from AO to CAO by SEA Cell BSNL C.O. on
the pretext of legal opinion. The stay order was vacated by
the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh three weeks before but the
promotion orders are not being issued. We apprised Director
(HR) that Sr. GM (FP) has sent the fill to Pers. Cell BSNL
C.O. One week before to get clearance on SC/ST roaster
implementation policy for clearance and guidance but the
reply is still awaited, similarly the legal opinion from Sr.
Advocate Shri R.D. Agarwala is also awaited . Director (HR)
appreciated our concern and assured that tomorrow she will
talk to GM (Pers.) and Sr. Advocate Shri R.D. Agarwala for
an early clearance / legal opinion respectively.
(b) CAO to DGM (Finance) CPC:
We requested to issue promotion order from CAO to DGM
(Finance) as the CMD BSNL has advised to discuss the matter.
Director (HR) mentioned that she has already directed Sr. GM
(FP) to discuss the matter with CMD BSNL and to get
approval. However, she assured to look into the matter.
(c) Implementation of FR 22(1) (a) (i) pay fixation to the
officiating JTOs as per the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum and
Hon'ble High Court Kerala Judgements: The SLP of BSNL has been dismissed in
the Hon'ble Supreme Court. The implementation order has been
issued by Estt. Cell but it is against the Court judgements.
It will cause further litigations. On our letter Director
(HR) directed Sr. GM (Estt.) to put up the case.

"A
customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He
is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not
an interruption of our work. He is the purpose of it. He is
not an outsider of our business. He is part of it. We are
not doing him a favour by serving him. He is doing us a
favour by giving us the opportunity to do so."........Mahatama
Gandhi Ji..........Message to BSNL employees, which is the
need of hours.....If we follow the same, definelty BSNL will
become once again number one brand of
Telecom Sector......

AIBSNLEA
Wishes a very Happy & Prosperous Gandhay Jayanti to One &
all ....

30.09.2018AIBSNLEA
wishes a Happy Retired life to all executives who retired
today on their superannuation.

29.09.2018Report
on Special General Body meeting of AIBSNLEA Alwar
District on 29.09.2018at Alwar:The Special
General Body meeting of AIBSNLEA Alwar District was organised on 29.09.2017 at IQ Hall of GMTD Office in a
grand manner. The meeting was attended by Com. GS Shri
Prahlad Rai and Shri Devesh Sharma, Organizing Secretary
(North) from AIBSNLEA CHQ side. The session of the meeting
was attended by majority of the members of AIBSNLEA. The
meeting was presided by Com. R.K. Meena, IFA Alwar SSA.

Alwar Branch Office
Bearers and Organizing Secretary (North) Shri Devesh Sharma
welcomed Com. GS Shri Prahlad Rai. All the dignitaries
were welcomed by garlanding. He also thanked to AIBSNLEA CHQ
for extending every support to AIBSNLEA Rajasthan.

Com. Devesh Sharma,
Organizing Secretary (North) CHQ in his address welcomed the
GS AIBSNLEA in Alwar and thanked him for continuously
resolving the issues of BSNL Executives. He welcomed the GS,
to attend the meeting in spite of his busy schedule. He
explained that how the GS AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing
these viability related issue with the BSNL Management and
DoT.

GS AIBSNLEA, Shri Prahlad Rai, congratulated the comrades
of Alwar for the successful meeting and thanked the comrades
for their great affection. In his detailed address Com. GS
mentioned the earlier time when the Alwar was the most
progressive SSA in Rajasthan Circle. He explained that how
the AIBSNLEA is continuously pursuing these viability
related issue with the BSNL Management and DoT. Com.

Com GS further explained the burning issues of the
Headquarters level. He informed that BSNL employee will
definitely get 3rd PRC with 15 % fitment benefits. Com. GS
explained in detail the efforts of AIBSNLEA in getting
resolved the important HR issues after the formation of BSNL
and in DoT setup He appraised the status of HR issues about
various DPCs in various cadres. He also appraised the
house about DPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE, DE to DGM, JAO
to AO, AO to CAO & DPC in Civil/Electrical wing,
Restructuring of AD(OL) case, Creation of PPS posts in
field Units, filling up of EE(C/E) vacant posts,
Regularization of offg. JTOs, CPSU Cadre
hierarchy etc., modification in transfer policy & Benchmark
of EPP, etc. He explained the efforts of AIBSNLEA CHQ in
continuously resolving the issues of BSNL Direct Recruit
Executives like EPF, Superannuation benefits and Child Care
Leave. Com GS further explained the role of AIBSNLEA in the
viability of BSNL.

At last he appealed
the all Executives' for make every effort with a team
spirit for making BSNL a vibrant organization. He also made
hope that very soon Alwar Telecom District will gain its
shining past glory and will become the number one SSA in
Rajasthan Circle in all the parameters.

28.09.2018GS, President, AGS(DR) met Sh.
Prabhat Singh, Member(Tech.), DoT and greeted him on his
retirement on superannuation on 30.09.2018. We prayed for
him prosperous retirement and happy retired life.

28.09.2018
Status of AO to CAO Promotions:
GS, President, AGS(Fin.) met concerned officers of SEA Cell
& Legal Cell of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi to know
about the legal opinion to be received from Sr. Advocate Sh.
R.D. Agrawala.

It is informed that Sh. R.D. Agrawala Sr. Advocate will
return to Delhi from Chennai on 2nd Oct., 2018, thereafter
only he will give the legal opinion. We further requested
Director(HR) to consider in house legal opinion of CGM(Legal),
BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi & issue the promotion
order. Director(HR) assured to look into the matter. We are
expecting promotion orders in the next week only.

(i)4G
Spectrum allotment to BSNL:
DDG(PM) informed that Cabinet Note has been prepared & it
will be send to all Nodal ministries for comments and
thereafter to Cabinet for approval. He expected that these
exercise will be completed within two months time. Raj.
Circle will getting 800 MHz band and all other Circles will
get 2100 MHz band.

(ii)Consultant
Report on Revival of BSNL: DDG(PM)
informed that IIM Ahmedabad have been appointed to submit
its report on 'Revival of BSNL' which may takes two months
time. We may expect through this revival plan to get
financial help from Govt.

(iii)Implementation
of 3rd PRC: DDG(PM)
mentioned that this decision may be taken by Hon'ble MOSC(I/C)
only who can get relaxation in affordability clause of 3rd
PRC from Cabinet. Thus we should take-up matter with MOSC(I/C).

27.09.2018
Group Term Insurance Committee Meeting:
AIBSNLEA was invited for the Group Term Insurance Committee
Meeting held at Corporate Office, BSNL, New Delhi at 12.30
hrs today. GS, President & AGS (DR) attended the meeting.
GTI Committee meeting was conducted under the Chairmanship
of SR.GM (Estt). Officer In charge from LIC attended the
meeting and quoted the rates as detailed below.

After detail discussions and negotiation the Officer In
charge of LIC agreed for the negotiated rates for Scheme
(A) for Rs.1.60 and Scheme(B) Rs.6.75 subject to approval of
the Competent Authority of LIC. But the Committee Members
bargain for Rs.1.50 for Scheme (A) and Rs.6.50 for Scheme
(B)

Salient Features of Scheme (A):

1) Maximum Limit of Coverage: Rs.50 Lakh

2) No Undertaking is mandatory for the Executives

3) This GTI Scheme will be optional only.

4) Reviewed after 1 Year.

5) Sovereign guarantee under Section 37 of LIC act for Bulk
claim.

6) Annual Payment no additional charge. For Quarterly
Payment additional 2% will be charged. For Monthly Payment
additional 4% will be charged.

7) Claim will be payable to Nominee by On Line after 1 Week
from the completion of the formalities.

8) Claim form will be simple (1 page)

9) No Medical Claim Facility.

Committee will try to finalize it by tomorrow so that the
Scheme may be announced by 1st October 2019.

A) JTO to SDE Promotion: GM (Pers) informed that yesterday
he met BSNL Counsellor at Ernakulam and explained him to get
dismissed the Contempt case in the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam in
JTO to SDE Promotion. The Contempt case has been listed for
hearing on 9.10.2018 and after the clearance from the Court
only the process for CPC from JTO to SDE will be expedited.

B) SDE to DE Promotion: GM (Pers) informed that today
DGM(Legal) has attended the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh during
hearing and now the case has been posted for hearing on
5.11.2018 & 6.11.2018.After the clearance from the Hon'ble
Court CPCs, if required may be initiated.

27.09.2018
AIBSNLEA meeting with Committee on CPSU Cadre Hierarchy to
examine the SC &ST roster implementation in CPSU :
AIBSNLEA was invited by the GM(Pers) to place the
views/opinion on SC & ST roster implementation in CPSU Cadre
Hierarchy. GS, President, AGS(Fin) & AGS(DR) attended the
meeting. Sr.GM(Estt), SR.GM(FP), GM (Pers) & CLO were
present in the meeting as Committee members. AIBSNLEA
reiterated its stand which was communicated vide Letter
dated 15.11.2017
in Para 7.2: “ AIBSNLEA is of the opinion for implementation
of roster on Promotion as per the existing DOP&T directions
and as per the Judgement of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of
India delivered on 26.9.2018. It should be mentioned in the
CPSU Cadre Hierarchy”

A) AO to CAO Promotion:
We requested Dir (HR) to issue Promotion orders from AO to
CAO in the light of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement
delivered today. Dir(HR) after some discussions directed OSD
to speak with Sr.GM(FP) and advised her to take the legal
opinion if required from the CGM Legal BSNL Corporate Office
on the recent Judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court instead of
waiting for the Legal Opinion from the Sr. Advocate since
there is a clarity on this issue now. Dir (HR) assured an
early action for issuing the Promotion orders from AO to CAO.

B) CPCs from JTO to SDE, SDE to DE & DE to DGM (T):
We requested to direct GM (Pers) for expediting CPCs from
JTO to SDE, SDE to DE & DE to DGM (T). director mentioned
that GM (Pers) has gone to Ernakulum, Kerala to attend the
Court in the Contempt case filed by some DR.JTOs against JTO
to SDE Promotion. Similarly DGM (Legal) Pers, cell has also
gone to Chandigarh to attend the Court in the Contempt case
filed by Shri Ramesh Kumar, SDE, Rothak in the SDE to DE
Promotion. After the clearance from these contempt cases
further promotions can be initiated. DE to DGM (T) court
case in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh was heard today and now
the Judgement is reserved to be pronounced on 15.10.2018.
Thus the interim stay orders continue on DE to DGM
Promotion.

The CPCs in other disciplines will be considered after the
clearance in the above Court cases.

C) Implementation of Rule.206 of TES .Gr ‘B' Seniority on
the basis of Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement dated
14.12.2017:
We appraised Dir(HR) that today morning Member(Services),
DOT allowed AIBSNLEA to present its views before the DOT
Officers during the personal appearance of some SDEs/DEs as
per the direction of the Hon'ble PB CAT Delhi wherein we
appraised the DOT Officers that BSNL has reverted Executives
in violation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement. Also
expressed our concern against the Pers.Cell handling of the
case wherein without seeking the Legal Opinion form the Sr.
Advocate / ASG the Executives have been reverted and the
information has been sent to DOT. Dir (HR) appreciated our
concern and assured that the matter will be further
discussed with GM (Pers).

D) Consideration of 147 SDEs of SC& ST and OC category
candidates who have qualified TES Gr 'B' qualifying
Examination and LDCE together and reverted as per the
Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam and Hon'ble High Court Kerala
Judgements at par with the SC & ST candidates who have
qualified only TES Gr'B' qualifying Examination and now
promoted as DE:
Dir(HR) mentioned that the Promotions in the DE cadre given
to the other SC &ST candidates on the basis of their
qualifying Examination will be re-examined and suitable
decision will be taken avoiding the Contempt of Court from
Hon'ble High Court, Kerala and Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam.

E) Implementation of 3rd PRC with 15% fitment
benefit in BSNL:
We requested Dir(HR) to use her good office in the Internal
Finance of DOT for getting an early clearance on BSNL
Board's proposal for 3rd PRC implementation in
BSNL. Since the BSNL proposal is pending for clearance in
IFD Dir (HR) assured to look in to the matter.

26.09.2018Status of DE to DGM(T) Stay order case :
The MA
filed by BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi in Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh for the vacation of stay in DE to DGM(T)
promotion came up for hearing today in Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh and decision is reserved and to be pronounced on
15.10.2018.

26.09.2018
AIBSNLEA meeting with DDG( Pers.) &Director (Pers.) DOT
on implementation of Rule 206 of seniority of TES Group B
officers as per Hon'ble APEX court Judgement :In
response to AIBSNLEA letter dated 26.09.2018
<<<Click here for letter>>> addressed to Member(Services) DOT regarding personal appearance to AIBSNLEA with DOT officers as per PB CAT New Delhi in the
case of implementation of Rule 206 of seniority of TES Group
B officers as per Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgement dated
14.12.2017 was considered by DDG Pers. DOT and allowed
AIBSNLEA to present the views in the case. Accordingly GS
and President attended the meeting at 11 Hrs today and
explained that BSNL in violation of Hon'ble supreme Court
Judgement dated 14.12.2017 has reverted the executives those
who have been promoted after 2001 to 2015 whereas Hon'ble
supreme court its judgement para 4 it has been order that

" 4.
accordingly the issue which arose again was settled by the
in the impugned Judgement , which has given rise to these
appeals , while sealing with the appeal on 21.01.2015, the
court upheld the view taken in the impugned judgement with
further observation that those who have been given further
promotions may not be disturbed ."

We
further explained the following paras ....

"7. we don't consider it necessary any further order on
the above recommendations except that 14 persons who are
said to have been given promotions -3 persons in BSNL and 11
persons in MTNL contrary to the law laid by law laid down
by this court in (1997) 10 SCC 226 (Supra) may not be
disturbed .their promotions and seniority may be consider
personal to them without their being treated as class or
precedent for future . the Judgement of this court in
(2015)12 SCC 360 Supra will be treated as final between the
parties on principle of seniority .

8. We however make it clear that no arrears will be payable
in terms of the impugned judgment . Consequential benefits
of pay fixation including the pensioner benefits if any will
be payable in terms of the impugned judgement only w.e.f.
from 01.01.2018 and not for past.

9. No further orders are necessary on the application for
impleadment and intervention and same stands dispose of.

10. The appeals are disposed off in above terms."

AIBSNL explained that they demanded BSNL management should
take the legal opinion from ASG or senior advocate for
independent legal opinion before reverting the executives in
violation of the hon'ble APEX court judgement but BSNL
management ignored and reverted the executives .

AIBSNLEA strongly demanded that DOT should now take
independent legal opinion from ASG or Sr. advocate for
correct implementation of Rule 206 of seniority of TES Group
B officers in BSNL / MTNL. It is understood that DOT may go
for review petition in the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
Accordingly affected executives may get ready to implead in
the case.

25.09.2018AUAB Call On 'BSNL
at Customer's Door Step'
was inaugurated on 24.09.2018 by BSNL Brand Ambassador Ms.
Mary Kom - an Indian Olympic boxer in BSNL Corporate Office,
New Delhi in the presence of CMD BSNL, Director(HR), All
Head of Circles & the representatives of AUAB.

From AIBSNLEA
side GS, President, AGS(F) & AGS(DR) attended the function.
As per the call given by AUAB & endorsed by BSNL Management
has to be implemented sincerely by all the BSNL employees
for the growth of BSNL & increase of revenue.

25.09.2018Meeting with DOT Nodal officers:GS,
President met the Nodal officers of DOT and discussed
regarding

(a) Implementation of 3rd PRC in
BSNL with 15% fitment benefit: We confirmed that the reply to the queries
raised on the issues of financial condition of BSNL by the
internal finance of DOT has again sent to Internal finance
of DOT for consideration. It is understood that further
action for moving a Cabinet Note by DOT can take place only
after the clearance of internal finance of DoT.

(b) Allotment of 4G Spectrum to BSNL:It
was informed that some action by DOT is being taken for
allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL in accordance with the
judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court wherein it has been
directed to DOT to allocate Spectrum after bidding process
only. It is understood that Legal Opinion in this regard is
likely to be obtained by DOT which may take time.

25.09.2018Meeting with DDG (Budget) & Director (TPF),
DoT: GS, President met DDG (Budget) & Director(TPF)
DOT and requested to give clearance on the proposal of BSNL
Board for the implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL
with 15% fitment benefit. They mentioned that the reply from
Director (PSU) on BSNL's reply on the issues of financial
condition of BSNL has been received in their section on
21.9.2018. They assured that the file will be cleared within
this week.

A) Pension revision of the BSNL Pensioners:
We requested DDG (Estt) & Director (Estt)
DOT to delink the Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners from 3rd
PRC revision. DDG (Estt) informed that some queries have
been raised by DOP&W in this regard, but their queries are
yet to be replied. We requested them to reply DOP&W at the
earliest to resolve the issue. Director (Estt) further
mentioned that they have submitted a proposal to DOP&W
explaining that the Pension revision of BSNL Pensioners may
take place after the revision of Pay of BSNL Employees. In
this regard only DOP&W has asked some queries which will be
replied shortly by DOT. But they were firm to their views
that revision of Pension of BSNL Pensioners can take place
after the revision of Pay Scales of BSNL Employees only.

We requested DDG (Estt) to consider the
request of BSNL for the Payment of Pension Contribution on
actual basic pay instead of Maximum Pay. DDG (Estt) informed
that the file has been sent to Internal Finance wing with
positive note as per DOP&T orders for comments and there
after only it will be sent to DOE for clearance.

25.09.2018Status of the Independent Subsidiary Tower
Company case: Writ Petition No.5758/2018 filed by AIBSNLEA
and other Associations of BSNL against the formation of
Independent Subsidiary Tower Company of BSNL and appointment
of Shri Amit Yadav, JS (A) as CMD of the Independent
Subsidiary Tower Company of BSNL is came up for hearing
today in the Court No.5 of Hon'ble High Court Delhi and
posted for next hearing on 31.1.2019.

25.09.2018Status of DE to DGM(T) Stay order case :
The MA
filed by BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi in Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh for the vacation of stay in DE to DGM(T)
promotion came up for hearing today in Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh and posted for hearing vide Sl.No.51 on tomorrow
(26.9.2018)

24.09.2018
Status of DE to Dy.GM Court Case:
The
MA filed by BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi in Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh in DE to DGM promotion case will come to hearing
on tomorrow.

20.09.2018CMD
BSNL meets General Secretaries of the major Unions and
Associations:

The CMD BSNL held a meeting today,
with the major unions and associations. Com. Prahlad Rai,
GS, AIBSNLEA , Com. P. Abhimanyu, GS, BSNLEU and Com. K.
Sebastin, GS, SNEA attended the meeting. Com. C. Singh, GS,
NFTE is on tour. The following issues were discussed in
detail wherein CMD BSNL appraised that a very important HOCC
is being held in BSNL CO on 24th & 25th Sept. 2018. in this
meeting mainly the developments activities and strategies to
earn more revenue will be discussed.

"BSNL At Your Door steps" will be
launched on 24.09.2018: The
AUAB has already taken decision to conduct "BSNL At Your
Doorsteps" movement, to boost BSNL's revenue collection, by
stepping up sales and marketing of the Company. The AUAB has
also desired that, this movement should be jointly launched
by the AUAB and the Management. This issue was discussed in
today's meeting.

Finally, the following decisions are
taken.

a. "BSNL At Your Doorsteps" will
be jointly launched by the AUAB.

b. The inauguration of this
movement will take place at BSNL Corporate Office on 24th
September, 2018 evening. All the CGMs will also participate
in this launching. (HOCC is taking place in Corporate Office
on 24th & 25th September, 2018).

CMD BSNL also told that he will try to
bring BSNL's Brand Ambassador on this occasion.

CMD BSNL will handover flood relief
amount to the CM, Kerala.

The AUAB has already requested the CMD
BSNL to deduct one day's basic pay from willing officials.
In today's meeting the representatives requested that the
deducted amount should be handed over by the CMD BSNL, to
the Chief Minister of Kerala.

Allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL:
The representatives expressed
their concern over the undue delay in the allotment of 4G
spectrum to BSNL and also over the network congestion
prevailing in many parts of the country. They drew the
attention of the CMD to media reports, which have quoted the
Hon'ble MoS(C) as saying that, 4G spectrum would be allotted
to BSNL only in December, 2018. The CMD BSNL told that, he
is taking all out efforts for the early allotment of 4G
spectrum and recently he has again written an emotional
letter to Secy(T), DoT for immediate allotment of 4G
spectrum to BSNL which has 40 watt Tx capacity whereas
BSNL's 2G/3G spectrum is having 20Watt Tx capacity and this
is the urgent need of hour.

Subsidiary Tower Company:
The AUAB is opposing the Subsidiary Tower Company tooth and
nail. Decision has been taken to stall the Board meeting,
and also for total walk out by the Executives and Non-
Executives, in case Board meeting is scheduled, for giving
approval for the appointment of CMD of Subsidiary Tower
Company. This issue came up for discussion today.

Consolidation is taking place in a big
way in the telecom sector. All the small operators have
closed down their business. After the recent merger of
Vodafone and Idea, there are only 4 operators in each
circle. BSNL, Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone - Idea. Under these
circumstances, there will be very less business for the
Subsidiary Tower Company and now it has no relevance to
operate tower subsidiary company. Now there is no
sustainability of tower subsidiary company. The BSNL
Management has informed this to the government, through it's
letter, written a last week only. This was explained by the
CMD BSNL in today's meeting.

Outsourcing of passive maintenance of
BSNL's towers:The
representatives expressed their concern at the outsourcing.
The CMD BSNL replied that at present the "uptime" of BSNL
towers is only 80% - 85%. The uptime will increase to 97%,
due to this outsourcing. Further, BSNL will save Rs.100
crore by way of maintenance expenditures through
outsourcing. While the active maintenance of towers would be
continued to be done by BSNL, only the passive maintenance,
including provisioning of batteries, engine alternators,
diesel, payment of EB bill, etc., would be done by the
outsourced party. The total payment for this will be Rs.6633
crores. The CMD BSNL further told that, the cases filed in
the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court, against this
outsourcing, by vested interests, are already dismissed.

BSNL's 3500 of BSNL CSCs to be used by
UIDAI:The CMD BSNL informed
that UIDAI has decided to utilise 3500 of BSNL's CSCs for
Aadhaar authentication. For this, the UIDAI will give money
for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operational Expenditure
(OPEX) to BSNL. The CMD BSNL told that this would help BSNL.

AO to CAO Promotion: We requested the CMD BSNL to give clearance
of AO to CAO Promotions against Vacant CAO Posts and through
upgradation to CAO Posts. We explained that AO promoted in
the year 2003 is still waiting for CAO promotion.

Also requested to upgrade the posts to DE(T),
EE(C), EE(E), Arch, TF Engineering wing and PA, PS/CSS
cadres to bring equilibrium. CMD assured to look in to the
matter.

a) AO to CAO Promotion: We expressed our serious concern against the
delay in issuing Promotion orders from AO to CAO even after
the stay order has been vacated by the Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh. Director (HR) mentioned that Sr. GM(FP) is
expediting the CPC but on the verdict of the Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh and on SC/ST roster implementation the legal
opinion has been sought from a Senior Advocate which will be
received within 2-3 days and there after the Promotion order
to fill-up the vacant CAO Posts will be issued immediately.
We are expecting AO to CAO Promotion order in the next week
only.

b) Holding of CPCs in all the disciplines through
upgradation: We
requested Director (HR) for issuing Promotion orders in all
the disciplines through upgradation. Director (HR) mentioned
that promotions through CPCs were being issued by
upgradation also but meanwhile some Associations opposed
CPCs and some individuals filed Contempt cases, which has
stalled the process and on issues i.e. promotions through
upgradations and SC/ST roster in CPSU Cadre Hierarchy being
examined and after the clearance of DoT it will
be notified. Director (HR) assured that efforts will be made
to fill up the vacant posts through CPCs also.

19.09.2018Congratulations
!
AIBSNLEA consistent efforts yielded result in getting
released order regarding fixation of Pay under FR-22(1)(a)(i),
of the officials who were Screening Test qualified and were
officiating in the grade of JTO....<<<Click
here for order>>>>

We are thankful to CMD BSNL,
Director(HR) - BSNL Board, GM(Estt.), DGM(Estt.), AGM(Estt.)
and all other officers of Estt. Cell of BSNL Corporate
Office, New Delhi for issuance of this order.

18.09.2018Meeting
with Sr. GM (Estt.) :
AIBSNLEA CHQ office bearers met Sr. GM (Estt) and DGM(Estt)
and discussed regarding implementation of Hon'ble Supreme
Court Judgement regarding extension of pay benefits under
FR 22 (I)(a)(i) for officiating JTOs and to generalize for
all the officiating JTOs. Sr GM (Estt) informed that
approval of Director (HR) in this regard have been received
yesterday and the necessary order will be issued by tomorrow
. we are thankful to Director (HR) and Sr. GM (Estt.) for
considering AIBSNLEA request to generalize the order for all
the officiating JTOs.

18.09.2018
GS writes to

(i) Shri Manoj Sinha Ji,
Hon'ble Minister of State for Communications (l/C), Govt. of
lndia, Sanchar Bhawan New Delhi regarding non-implementation
of the recommendations of the 7th CPC to the erstwhile DOT
Employees who were absorbed in BSNL /MTNL and since retired
and are drawing Pension under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 as
amended from time to time- <<<Click here for
letter>>>>

After detail discussions OSD assured to arrange the meeting
with Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) for discussion on the above issues
shortly.

17.09.2018Meeting
with DDG (Budget), DoT:

AIBSNLEA representative and GS AIRBSNLEWA met DDG (Budget), DOT and requested
to give clearance on the proposal of BSNL Board for the
implementation of 3rd PRC in BSNL.

DDG (Budget) mentioned that the reply of BSNL was put up by
JS (Admin) to internal finance but some more clarification
has been asked from the nodal section of DOT. He assured
that after receiving the case he will look into.

17.09.2018Meeting
with officers of nodal section of DOT:
AIBSNLEA representatives and GS AIRBSNLEWA met the nodal
officers of DOT and discussed regarding

(a) Implementation
of 3rd PRC in BSNL with 15% fitment benefit:
we confirmed that the file has
been received from internal finance of DOT wherein they
sought some clarifications in BSNL's reply on the issues of
financial condition of BSNL. Which will be further clarified
within 2-3 days to the internal finance of DoT for
consideration .it is understood that further action for
moving a Cabinet Note by DOT can take place only after the
clearance of internal finance of DoT only.

(b) Allotment of 4 G Spectrum to BSNL:
it was informed that some action by DOT being taken for
allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL in accordance with the
judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court.

17.09.2018Status
of Court cases on AO to CAO , SDE to DE and DE to DGM:
Today Hon'ble CAT has issued the written judgment on AO to
CAO promotion wherein stay on promotion has been vacated
with an interim order that promotions of AO to CAO can be
made subject to outcome of OA. SEA cell BSNL CO today
immediately filed CAVEAT in the Hon'ble High court
Chandigarh. SEA Cell BSNL CO will issue AO to CAO promotion
shortly.

SDE to DE contempt case :
The contempt case has been listed for hearing 27.09.2018 for
which rejoinder is being filed by BSNL CO shortly .

DE to DGM(Engg) stay on promotion:
the case has been listed in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh on
29.10.2018. With the efforts of AIBSNLEA , Director( HR)
has directed Pers Cell BSNL CO to file an MA for preponement
of the hearing date Accordingly Pers. Cell BSNL CO will
file MA based on AO to CAO stay vacation order in the
Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh by tomorrow for preponment of hearing
date and vacation of the stay order on promotions.

17.09.2018AIBSNLEA
UP(E) Circle organized condolence meeting of Com. Late Shri
A.K. Singh, CS UP(E) Circle who expired on 03rd
Sept., 2018:Our beloved Comrade,
GS Sir, Shri Prahlad Rai attended and addressed Condolence
Meeting of our beloved CS of UP(East) Circle, Late Shri A K
Singh Ji on 16/9/2018 at Lucknow at 13.00 Hrs. GS Sir,
along with Comrade Pradeep Kevlani, met with wife of Late
Shri A K Singh and assured her of all the help in future.

GS Sir given his
Condolences to the family of Shri A K Singh Ji in Condolence
meeting which was organised at Mahila Kalyan
Kendra(Committee Hall) Telecom Officers Colony Chandralok,
Lucknow on 16.09.2018 at 1:00 PM. All Circle Office Bearers
and DSs and members of different Units attended the
meeting.

After Condolence
meeting, GS Sir answered the queries of all the members of
Telecom, Civil, Electrical, Accounts and other streams
regarding promotions, court cases, Pay commission, and other
miscellaneous issues. GS Sir asked the Circle Body to
organise CEC meeting in a month to co-opt the vacant seats
of UP East Circle which are vacant.

Meeting was
addressed by President Shri OP Dubey, Shri Pradeep Kevlani,
CWC member and Acting CS, Shri A K Verma, ACS(Head Quarter),
and DS Lucknow Shri K K Ojha and other members along with GS
Sir Shri Prahlad Rai.

Vote of thanks was
given by Shri O P Dubey, President UP East Circle to all the
Comrades of UP(East) Circle and GS Sir Shri Prahlad Rai who
came to attend the meeting. Meeting concluded at 17.00 Hrs.

A)
GS, President and AGS (Fin.) met Sr. GM FP and discussed
regarding AO to CAO promotions and requested to issue
promotion order to CAO Grade.

Sr. GM(FP) informed that the proposal to fill up the
vacant CAO posts about 600 has been approved by the
Competent Authority for expediting CPC. SEA Cell has already
called the VCRs of the eligible candidates from CVO.
Sr.GM(FP) today met personally with CVO CO, BSNL for issuing
VCRs at the earliest. Sr. GM(FP) mentioned that VCRs are
expected to be received by day after tomorrow and after
conduction of CPCs and approval of minutes by the Competent
Authority, the promotion orders may be issued in the next
week only.

GM(Pers) in our last meeting held yesterday informed that
the upgradation of the posts in all the disciplines,
decision will be taken by the Competent Authority only.

It is understood that the Competent Authority is not happy
due to filing of the Contempt cases against CMD BSNL, Director(HR)
and other Officers for issuing the promotion orders on JTO
to SDE and SDE to DE. The contempt cases have been filed in
the Hon'ble CAT Ernakulam and Hon'ble CAT, Chandigarh by
some DR. JTOs and Shri Ramesh Kumar, SDE & District
Secretary, SNEA Rothak, Harayana respectively. So it seems
that till the time contempt cases are not withdrawn or
disposed off no upgradation of posts will be taken by the
Competent Authority.

B) Utilization of MT quota CAO Posts to Seniority quota
promotions:
We requested the Sr.GM(FP) to take the approval
of the Management Committee of BSNL Board for the
utilization of 336 MT quota CAO Posts to Seniority quota
promotions till the time diversion of theses posts is
approved by the BSNL Board and decision on upgradation to
CAO Posts are taken. Sr.GM(FP) assured to look in to the
matter.

11.09.2018Meeting
with Sr .GM (FP), BSNL CO regarding to AO to CAO promotion:GS, President and AGS (Fin.) met Sr.
GM FP and discussed regarding AO to CAO promotions and
requested to issue promotion order with upgradation and
existing clear vacant posts of CAO. We explained that our
AOs are waiting for promotion for the last 15 years. Sr. GM
(FP) appreciated our concern and explained that the proposal
to fulfill the existing vacant CAO posts about 600 has been
sent to GM (Pers.) for clearance to issue promotion orders.
She also mentioned that the earlier proposal to upgrade the
post in CAO grade is pending in Pers. cell for clearance.
After the clearance and approval of the competent authority
the upgradation to CAO posts will be considered. She assured
for early issuance of the promotion order to fill up the
vacant CAO posts the VCRs of the eligible AOs have been
called from vigilance cell. We requested to issue promotion
order subject to availability of VC at circle level.

We persuaded in the Pers. Cell to the concern officers for
giving early clearance to the AO to CAO promotions against
vacant CAO posts and upgradation to CAO posts. It is
understood that shortly clearance will be given by Pers.
cell for AO to CAO promotion against vacant posts but
regarding upgradation of the posts in all the discipline,
decision will be by the competent authority.

GS, President met GM (Estt.)
BSNL C.O. New Delhi and discussed regarding implementation
of FR22(1)(a)(i) for the officiating JTOs as per the
Judgement delivered by Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum bench and uphelded by
the Hon'ble High Court Kerala and Hon'ble Supreme Court. GM
(Estt.) mentioned that the recent Hon'ble Supreme Court
Judgment in this regard was sent to CGM (Legal) for legal
opinion and they opinioned to file review petition in the
Hon'ble Supreme Court. Now Estt. Cell has proposed to the
competent authority for its implementation .The decision is
yet to be received by Estt. Cell from the competent
authority. He assured that as soon as this judgement for
Kerala is implemented it will be generalized for all the
officiating JTOs in BSNL.

A) Holding of CPCs from AO to CAO, JTO to SDE, SDE to DE and
DE to DGM(T)) and other equivalent cadres:We requested CMD BSNL to
promote all the eligible executives of all disciplines to
their next grade through CPCs by filling up the vacant posts
and by upgradation of requisite number of posts in the next
grade. CMD BSNL after some discussions on the status of the
pending court cases assured to get examine the matter.

Regarding AO to CAO Promotion,
we appraised CMD that the screening of about 1405 has been
completed by the SEA cell thus the promotion orders should
be issued at the earliest. CMD assured to look in to
the matter.

B) Implementation of 3rd
PRC with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL:
we appraised the CMD BSNL regarding AIBSNLEA meeting with
Hon'ble MOS (Water Resources) Shri. Arjun Ramji Meghwal and
his assurance for arranging an early meeting with Hon'ble
MOSC(I/C). CMD appreciated our efforts and assured his full
support.

10.09.2018Meeting
with Sr.GM(FP):
GS, President & AGS(Fin) met Sr.GM(FP) and discussed
regarding AO to CAO promotion. We requested Sr.GM (FP) to
process the proposal for upgradation of 1200 Posts to CAO
grade to reduce the stagnation. Sr.GM (FP) mentioned that at
present the proposal to fill up all the vacant CAO posts is
being sent to the Competent Authority for approval. There
after the proposal of the upgradation of posts to CAO will
be processed. We requested Sr.GM (FP) that both the
proposals can be moved simultaneously to avoid the delay.
She assured that after discussion with the Competent
Authority she will process the upgradation proposal. We
requested an early action in this regard.

10.09.2018
Meeting with DDG (Estt), DOT:
GS & President met DDG (Estt), DOT and discussed regarding
the revision of Pension of the BSNL Pensioners. DDG (Estt)
informed that the reply to DOP&W of their queries are yet to
be replied. We appraised him about the reply received from
DOP&W regarding the ruling position of CDA Pension revision
and IDA pension revision. He assured to look in to the
matter.

10.09.2018AIBSNLEA Meeting with
Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal Hon'ble Minister of State for Water
resources:GS, President,
AGS (Fin) met with Sri Arjun Ram Meghwal Hon'ble Minister
of State for Water resources and requested him to use his
good office for arranging a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC (IC)
Sri Manoj Sinha Ji for reconsideration of 3rd PRC
with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL, Revision of pension of
BSNL Pensioners, Payment of pension contribution on actual
basic Pay and allocation of 4G spectrum to BSNL. After
detailed discussions Hon'ble Minister of State for Water
resources assured to arrange a meeting with Hon'ble MOSC
(IC) Sri Manoj Sinha Ji within 2-3 days to discuss the above
issues. We provided the letters addressed to Hon'ble MOSC
(IC) in this regard. Meeting is expected shortly. Click here for glimpses>>>>> <<<Photo1>>><<<Photo2>>><<<Photo3>>><<<Photo4>>><<<Photo5>>>

07.09.2018
Meeting with Director(HR) BSNL Board: GS, President
& AGS (Finance) met Director(HR) BSNL Board and extended
sincere thanks for the efforts taken in getting stay order
vacated on Promotion from AO to CAO in the Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh by deputing Sr. GM(FP) and DGM(SEA) to brief the
BSNL's Advocate and attending Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh. We
also requested to issue promotion orders immediately since
the CPC work has been completed. Director (HR) appreciated
our concern and assured for the early issuance of AO to CAO
Promotion orders.
We expressed our serious concern against the casual handling
of the DE to DGM (T) stay order vacation case and contempt
case against SDE to DE Promotion in the same court at
Chandigarh . We explained that yesterday DE to DGM case was
not even heard by Hon'ble CAT on the pretext of judgment
awaited from the Hon'ble Supreme Court on SC/ST reservation
and posted for hearing in October 2018 on DE to DGM case and
27th September 2018 on SDE to DE contempt case. Our members
are seriously frustrated and agitated on this issue.
Director (HR) appreciated our concern and directed GM (Pers.)
and AGM( Legal) Pers. Cell to take immediate steps to get
vacated the stay order from DE to DGM and settlement of
contempt case on SDE to DE case. Director (HR) assured an
early action in these cases. GM (Pers.), GM(SR), OSD and AGM
(Legal) Pers. Cell were available in the meeting.

AIBSNLEA will continue its
efforts for getting CPC expedited from AO to CAO.

06.09.2018
Status of AD(O/L) restructuring case:
GS, President met Jt. GM(Pers.) BSNL Corporate Office, New
Delhi & discussed regarding notification of restructuring of
AD(O/L) Cadre. Jt. GM(Pers.) mentioned that on the basis of
DoT clearance a Board Memo has been prepared and sent for
approval in the next BSNL Board Meeting scheduled to be held
on 18th & 19th Sept., 2018 He assured that after the
approval of BSNL Board immediately restructuring of AD(O/L)
cadre order will be issued.

06.09.2018Meeting
with Member (Services), DoT: GS, President, AGS(DR) met Sh. Ravi
Kant, Member (Services), DoT & felicitated him on assuming
the high office of Member (Services), DoT. We also requested
for the IDA Pension revision of BSNL pensioners. We
submitted him our letter dated 05.09.2018 in this regard.
We also submitted him replies received from DoP&W & DOE etc.
for ready reference.
Member (Services) after detailed discussions assured to
discuss the matter with DDG(Estt.) DoT for an early
decision. Click here for
Glimpses>>>><<<Photo1>>> <<<Photo2>>>

06.09.2018Status
of 3rd PRC implementation with 15% fitment benefit in BSNL:
GS, President, AGS(DR) met the
concerned authorities in DoT and discussed regarding
implementation of 3rd PRD in BSNL. It is learnt that the
BSNL's Board proposal is still pending in the Internal
Finance of DoT for clearance. It is expected that proposal
may be cleared by Member(Finance) DoT in the next week after
her joining from leave. However, the nodal section of DoT
has already prepared the Cabinet Note in this regard. After
the clearance of Internal Finance wing & approval of the
Hon'ble MOSC(I/C), it will be sent to Nodal Ministries for
comments i.e. DoP&W, DPE, DOE, Law Ministry & DoP&T. It is
also learnt that the comments of all these ministries are
ready available in DoT on the earlier references made by DoT.
Now, the whole matter depends on the approval of Internal
Finance of DoT.

06.09.2018
Allocation of 4G Spectrum to BSNL: It is understood that Cabinet Note of
the allotment of 4G Spectrum to BSNL is ready in DoT and
will be send to union Cabinet for approval shortly.

06.09.2018
BSNL Corporate Office issued instructions regarding

(i) Reservation for the Persons with
Benchmark Disabilities in Direct Recruitment for JTO (T) and
JE Cadre...<<<Click
here for order>>>

(ii) Revision of Policy Guidelines for
Provision of Broadband/FTTH Service Connections to the JAG
and above level officers in BSNL - <<<Click here for order>>>

05.09.2018
Status of court case on withdrawal of additional increment
in the same pay scale on functional promotion under EPP:
DoT writ petition filed against the judgement of PB CAT new
Delhi on the issue of withdrawal of additional increment in
the same pay scale on functional promotion under EPP was
came for hearing yesterday 04.09.2018 in Hon'ble High court
Delhi wherein Hon'ble High Court directed DoT to implement
the PB CAT Judgement by making all the payments and to
withdraw the writ petition otherwise court will dismiss the
writ petition filed by DoT . AIBSNLEA Already filed the
caveat in the Hon'ble High court thus the stay on PB CAT
could not be granted .AIBSNLEA Advocate was present during
the hearing in the court. the case has been posted for
hearing on 10th October ,2018.

The order of Hon'ble High Court Delhi will be uploaded on
receipt of the same shortly.

05.09.2018Status of DE to DGM & AO to CAO court
cases : the court case for DE
to DGM promotion could not be heard today in the Hon'ble CAT
Chandigarh now case is listed for hearing tomorrow
i.e.06.09.2018 .AO to CAO promotion court case is listed for
hearing on 07.09.2018 in the Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh.

05.09.2018
GS writes to Shri N. Sivasailam, Special Secretary
(Telecom), DoT regarding request to grant a meeting on
implementation of 3rd PRC recommendations in BSNL and other
related issues including allotment of 4G spectrum to BSNL.....<<<<Click
here for letter>>>

In the
reply received through email from
Shri N. Sivasailam, Special Secretary
(Telecom), DoT, it is mentioned that the status regarding the four issues
raised by GS AIBSNLEA are as under:-
a) After receipt of information from BSNL as sought by
Finance Division, the details are under submission to
Finance Division of DoT. Will be done in the coming
week........This is regarding
3rd PRC....
b) The case of pensioners is submitted to DoP&PW for
consideration.
c) The case of pension contribution is under consideration
with Finance Division of DoT.
d) The proposal is presently under examination by Technical
Division and WPC wing under it as regards administrative
spectrum allocation. <<<<Click here for the reply received
through email from Shri N Sivasailam, Special Secretary, DoT>>>>

31.08.2018Recruitment
Cell of BSNL Corporate Office, New Delhi issued One time
Relaxation in qualifying marks (%) regarding Limited
Internal Competitive Examination (LICE) for promotion to the
grade of JE (Erstwhile TTA) under 50% quota for the
recruitment year 2016 held on 28.01.2018<<<Click here for letter>>>

30.08.2018: Advocate
report on the ITS Absorption Case in Hon'ble PB CAT New
Delhi: This is to
inform you that the captioned matter was listed today (i.e.
29.08.2018) as Item No. 9
in Court No. 1 before a Bench Comprising of Hon'ble Justice
(Retd.) Narasimha Reddy and Hon'ble Member Ms. Aradhana
Johri at the Principal Bench, Central Administrative
Tribunal.
When the matter was called out I sought a passover on behalf
of Mr. Rao. However, the Bench was not inclined to passover
the matter.
Accordingly, I apprised the Bench of the facts of the matter
and the decision of the Hon'ble High Court in W.P.
22515/2012 decided on 17.04.2012 and the mandamus issued
therein. Thereafter, the Bench was informed of the
subsequent Orders passed by the High Court whereby the
extensions sought by DOT was rejected. On reading the
Impugned Orders dated 11.03.2013 issued by DOT & BSNL, the
Bench was of the view that there seems to be partial
compliance, and in any event if the same are in violation of
the Orders passed by the High Court then the appropriate
remedy would lie before the High Court. On this, I informed
the Bench of the earlier Writ Petition that had been filed
by the Applicants, whereby they were directed to seek an
appropriate remedy, which was before the Central
Administrative Tribunal. The Hon'ble Bench also opined that
the Contempt Proceedings were pending in the High Court and
the Applicants should agitate the issue therein. I submitted
that the remedy available to the Applicants under the
Contempt proceedings is separate from the present
proceedings since the Court hearing the Contempt can either
order punishment or imprisonment, and cannot grant the
relief of quashing the Impugned Orders dated 11.03.2013,
which can only be done by the Tribunal. The Bench was also
informed of the Order passed by the High Court directed the
CAT to proceed with the OA and that the pendency of the
Contempt should not come in way of the OA.After
hearing the parties, the Hon'ble Bench was of the view that
until the matter is pending in the High Court, the CAT
cannot give any direction since ultimately it would be bound
by the decision of the High Court. Accordingly, the Original
Application has been disposed of with liberty to file a
fresh OA after the decision of the High Court.

30.08.2018: NO
DOCUMENT WITH DOT AND DOP&PW WHICH CAN PROVE DOP&PW MEMO
DATED 04-08-2016(PENSION REVISION) IS FOR CDA PENSIONERS
ONLY: Both DoT and DOP&PW could not supply
any note sheet/ order / document which can establish their
claim that the pension revision memo F. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)(ii)
dated 04-08-2016 is only for those absorbee pensioners who
retired from CDA scale and drawing pro-rata pension in reply
to RTI applications made by Com. Amit Kumar Gupta, AGS,
AIRBSNLEWA.

DoT in its reply said that " it
is self evident based upon the background material refereed
therein"<<view
the reply>>

And DOP&PW in its reply said "Obviously , these orders are not
applicable to those pensioners who are drawing pension in
the IDA pay scale"
<<view
the reply>>

30.08.2018: Meeting with GM(Estt.),
BSNL CO :GS and AGS( DR )met GM (Estt.)
and discussed regarding implementation of FR22(I)(a)(i) Pay
fixation to officiating JTOs of Kerala as the SLP Filed by
BSNL against the judgement of Hon'ble High court Kerala has
been dismissed .

We pleaded that the BSNL
Co Legal cell opinion to file review petition is nothing but
delaying the case and putting executives in loss GM( Estt)
appreciated our concern and mentioned that Estt. Cell is of
the same opinion for implementation of the Hon'ble High
Court Kerala Judgement since the official have performed
duties on higher posts . After the approval of competent
authority the pay under FR22(I)(a)(i) will be implemented .

29.08.2018: BSNL
Corporate Office, New Delhi issued instructions regarding
voluntary contribution of One Day Basic Pay by BSNL
employees for the victims of flood in Kerala State -
<<<Click here for instructions>>>>

29.08.2018: Meeting with Shri A N Rai
Advisor to Hon'ble MOSC (I/C):
GS and AGS DR met Advisor to to Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) and
requested to use his good office to support in resolution of
issues of BSNL employees i.e. implementation of 3rd
PRC with 15% benefit , payment of pension contribution on
actual basic and revisions of pension of BSNL pensioners.
After detailed discussions on these issues , Advisor to
Hon'ble MOSC(I/C) mentioned that tomorrow Hon'ble MOSC(I/C)
is holding review meeting of BSNL which was schedule today
.In this meeting assured to extend his support . Regarding
BSNL's viability advisor opined that BSNL should concentrate
on giving more and more FTTH connections to retain and
attract the customers.

29.08.2018: Meeting with Member (
Services) , DoT:GS met Shri Ravikant Member
service on courtesy call and greeted him on assuming of the
High Office of Member Services .

Member services has fixed
up the meeting with AIBSNLEA on 4th September
2018 to discuss regarding payment of pension contribution on
actual basic on BSNL pensioners and revision of pension of
BSNL pensioners.

29.08.2018: Meeting with Advisor
Finance, DoT:GS met Advisor Finance DOT and
discussed regarding denial of First time bound promotion
received by BSNL executives of CTD by office of Pr CCA,
Kolkata causing reduction of pension and pensionary benefits
of retired BSNL executives. After going through our letter
advisor finance immediate spoke with Pr CCA Kolkata and
advised her to consider the representation given by the
association on the basis of EPP provisions. Pr CCA Kolkata
assured an early action in this regard.

Implementation of 3rd
PRC with 15% benefit, payment of pension contribution on
actual basic and revisions of pension of BSNL pensioners. we
also informed that BSNL Board's proposal on implementation
of 3rd PRC is under consideration with DDG (Fin
.), DoT. Advisor Finance during discussions mentioned that
he will discuss the matter with DDG (Fin) for an early
clearance but there is feeling among the DOT officers that
pension of BSNL pensioners should not be more than pension
of DOT pension. Otherwise there was no use of absorption of
DOT employees of BSNL. We pleaded that BSNL employees after
technical resignation joined BSNL under the assurance of
Govt. Pension under Rule 37 A.

29.08.2018: Meeting
on the Group Term Insurance for BSNL Executives :GM(
Restg) convened a meeting of the committee, BSNL Executive
associations AIBSNLEA SNEA and AIGETOA with SBI Life
representatives for Group Term Insurance for BSNL
Executives. GS , AGS(Fin) and AGS(DR) attended the meeting .
SBI life representative told that they have provided most
competitive rate for Rs 50 lakh cover @ Rs 1.42 per Rs. 1000
cover for executive of age band 18- 50 year . This rate
will be applicable for executive upto age less than 51
years without any medical test. For executives above 50
years rate is Rs 6.98 per Rs1000 cover with medical test .

SBI
life rate are applicable for 2 years which may be reviewed
+/_10% change in base rate.

Association side expressed that we are expecting for more
lucrative offer and asked for consideration of monthly and
quarterly payment option.

SBI
life submitted that rates offered are most competitive,
payment options they will further discuss with their
management.

It
was decided that negotiations will be hold in the next
meeting by next week and in that meeting the Scheme will be
finalised. Committee suggested launch the scheme on 1st October
2018 on the "BSNL Day".

(i)
Pension revision of BSNL pensioners: We
requested DDG (Estt) to initiate the proposal of pension
revision of BSNL pensioners as assured by the Hon'ble MOSC
(I/C) in the meeting held with All Unions and Associations
of BSNL on 24.02.2018. In this connection DDG (Estt)
informed that DoT has referred the case DoP&W for
clarifications. DoP&W in response raised some queries .
which is under examination in DoT and reply will be sent
shortly . he further advised to pursue the mater in DoP&W.

(ii)
Pension contribution on actual Basic pay :
We requested for the reply of DOT to Department of
Expenditure (DoE) after concurrence of internal finance of
DoT which is pending for more than one year in DoT. We also
submitted that this issue is very much important for
viability of BSNL and Pay revision in BSNL . DDG (Estt)
mentioned that matter is yet not cleared by internal finance
of DoT.

(iii)
Issue of pension fixation by CCA, CTD by erring
calculation of 1st Time bound promotion on 5 years of
service:
We expressed our concern about the erroneous calculation of
pensions by CCA CTD by calculating first TBP on 4 & 6
years for all cases whereas those executives got first
time bound promotion in 5Years their pension is being
reduced by calculating 1st TBP on 6 Years. We requested DDG
(Estt.) to direct CCA, CTD as some execute are touching
minimum of next pay scale within 4 to 5 years thus they are
given 1st time bound promotion on completion of 5 years as
per EPP. He assured to look into the matter .

(i) 3rd PRC
implementation in BSNL: We
enquired about the status of the case of implementation of
3rd PRC in BSNL as assured by Hon'ble MOSC (I/C)
in the meeting held with All Unions and Associations of BSNL
on 24.02.2018 and 01.08.2018. we were informed that
tomorrow Hon'ble
MoSC (I/C) is holding a review meeting with Secretary (T) &
CMD (BSNL) wherein implementation of 3rd PRC is
also one of the agenda item. It is understood that picture
will be more clear after this meeting.

(ii)Clarification
of DPE regarding E2 & E3 pay scales against E1A and E2A :
It is informed that the matter has been sent to DPE for
examination. Reply is still awaited from DPE.

28.08.2018: GS
writes to

(i) The
Director (HR), BSNL Board, regarding

(a) Representations received from Smt. Poonam Chand
Prajapat, AGM (IA) regarding post-based promotion to the
Cadre of DGM –Finance at par with his junior who are being
promoted from STS (CAO/AGM-Finance) to JAG (DGM-Finance) on
Adhoc basis in BSNL<<<<Click
here for letter>>>

a.Implementation of 3rd
PRC in BSNL: We enquired about
the response of DOT on the reply given by BSNL regarding the
issues related to viability of BSNL. GM (Estt ) mentioned
that the reply to DOT from Establishment Cell BSNL CO was
sent about one & half month before and there after it was
informed by PSU cell DOT the matter has being processed in
internal finance of DOT for clearance . Which is still
pending he opined that Hon'ble MOSC (I/C) only can help in
this regard.

b.Extension of
deputation of JTOs / JAOs from 5 years to 7 years under
Rule-9:We requested GM( Estt.)
to consider the extension of deputation of JTOs / JAO for
more than 5 years to 7 year as per DOP&T instructions issued
in Feb 2016 in supersession of DOP&T order issued in year
2010. GM (Estt.) after detailed discussion assured to look
into the matter.

c.Internal
Committee report SC/ ST roster implementation in CPSU cadre
Hierarchy: Being the member of
the committee GM (Estt.) informed that committee has already
submitted its report to the Pers. cell as per the stand
taken by Pers. cell on this issue.

(a)CPCs from AO
to CAO, JTO to SDE, SDE to DE and DE to DGM and other
equivalent cadres: We expressed
our serious concern against the handling of court cases in
the Hon'ble CAT on catch up rule wherein all the promotions
are held up. Director HR mentioned that CPCs are held up due
to the contempt case filled by Shri Ramesh Kumar in the
Hon'ble CAT Chandigarh in the case of SDE to DE promotions.
Which is listed for hearing on 27.09.2018 .

Director(HR) immediately called GM (Pers.) and AGM (Legal)
and discussed the status of various court cases in the
presence of GM(SR) and OSD to Director(HR). GM(Pers.) informed that
contempt case SDE to DE is listed for hearing on 27.09.2018,
DE to DGM is listed for hearing on 05.09.2018, AO to CAO
is listed on 07.09.2018 and JTO to SDE contempt case in
Hon'ble CAT Ernakulum is listed for hearing on 09.10.2018. Director(HR) directed GM (Pers.) to make more efforts with
BSNL advocates to get vacated the stay orders on promotions.
Also directed GM FP to personally attend the Hon'ble
Chandigarh CAT on 07.09.2018 or Direct the DGM(SEA) to pursue
with BSNL Advocate and be present there. Director(HR) further
mentioned that management is keen to promote the executives
but due to various court cases promotions are stalled. We
further extended our sincere thanks for promoting 12000
executives and to continue the process to promote all
eligible executives.

(b)
Implementation of rule 206 as per the Hhon'ble supreme court
order in true sense: We
requested Director(HR) for the true implementation of the Hon'ble Supreme Court Judgment on rule 206. GM (Pers)
mentioned that as per the advice given by CGM (legal) BSNL
CO a draft has been prepared by Pers. Cell to send a letter
to DOT for comments and on the basis of DOT advice further
necessary action will be taken in this regard.

AIBSNLEA WISHES

A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS

ONAM
& RAKSHA BANDHAN

TO ONE & ALL

24.08.2018: BSNL
Corporate Office, New Delhi issued Final Seniority List in
the grade of JTO(Arch) as on 01.08.2018....Click
Here for
<<<<Letter>>>> <<<List>>>

BRIEF REPORT OF THE 3rd CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE
MEETING OF AIBSNLEA HELD
AT DeHRADUN
FROM 18th August, 2018 to 19th August,
2018:

The 3rd
Central Working Committee Meeting of AIBSNLEA held at 'Dev
Bhoomi' Dehradun, Uttaranchal on 18th August,
2018 and 19th August, 2018. The Flag Hosting was
done by the Com. President and the General Secretary. After
the flag Hosting, Com. President in his opening remarks told
about the achievement of the AIBSNLEA for the promotion of
more than 12000 Executives in last one month span. He
requested all to use their positive gesture in enhancing the
membership of the AIBSNLEA. He requested all to go through
the agenda and involve themselves for the positive
participation in the CWC deliberations till end for getting
the fruitful results. Com. President mentioned that due to
the historical achievements, the believe of executives on
AIBSNLEA has increased.

Com. Brij
Mohan Dhyani, CS Uttaranchal and Host of the CWC Meet,
delivered the welcome address. In his address Com. Dhyani
welcomed all guests coming to Dev Bhoomi- Dehradun, from all
nook and corners of the country. He told that although the
UTTARANCHAL is small Circle but he has tried his level best
to make the CWC a comfortable one. CP Uttaranchal Com. L.K.
Thapaliyal Ji welcomed the President CHQ by garlanding. CWC
Uttaranchal Bisit Ji welcomed the GS AIBSNLEA by garlanding.
All CHQ office bearers, Advisors and consultants were warm
welcomed by garlanding the Host Circle. Haldwani branch and
CWC Uttaranchal Bisit ji presented shawl to GS. All CWC
participants were welcomed by presenting Uttaranchal
traditional CAP.

After the
welcome program Com President appealed all to go through the
agenda and tell about the modification. CWC approved the
agenda program. One minute silence was observed in the
memory of departed comrades.

Self
introduction was made by all the comrades on the appeal of
President CHQ. All the CWC participants made their self
introduction.

After the
self introduction the CWC Dehradun confirmed the minutes of
the CWC Thiruvanatpuram. CWC Dehradun unanimously confirmed
the minutes.

Com.
President appealed all the Circle Secretaries to deposit the
legal and Diary payments.

Com.
Ganeshan from Chennai donated Rs 15000 to CHQ.

Most of the
Circles actively participated and placed their report in the
CWC Meet at Dehradun expect A&N Circle, ALTTC GZB Circle and
J&K Circle due to unavoidable reasons.

After
completion of the Circle Secretary reports, Com. President
requested Com. GS to Summed up.

Com. GS
Summed up with the reply of the queries raised by all the
Circle Secretaries.

On the
issue of the DGM to Jt. GM promotion, Com. GS informed that
we are perusing the case. Com. GS told that after the
persuasions of AIBSNLEA only the promotions of JTO to SDE
LDCE quota (about 2000) has issued. In SCF 3000 JTOs of 1999
batch have promoted. DRs were not been taken into
consideration by the intervention of SCF by the SNEA. We
demanded to promote list No. 8 and 9 and Management agreed
on list no. 8 but SNEA raised the issue to bring parity
among the cadres in promotions, which has derailed the
process. Earlier SNEA was impressing the management to
implement the CPSU Cadre Hierarchy w.e.f. 31st
July, 2018 but when they get failed in getting its
implementation then to stop the promotions through CPCs they
demanded parity. The fact remains that there was never
parity among the various cadres in promotions due to various
reasons even that prevailed in DoT. Management got
disappointment due to such attitude of the Majority
Association and stop the promotion through CPCs. AIBSNLEA
continued to pursue with CMD BSNL , Director(HR) , GM(Pers.)
for issuing the promotions through CPCs in all disciplines
and to maintain equalization in the cadres as far as
possible. AIBSNLEA also extended its sincere gratitude and
thanks to the managements for issuing 12,000 executives
promotions within a month time, which has became a history.
AIBSNLEA is also demanded implementation of CPSU Cadre
Hierarchy but before its implementation all the existing
eligible executives should be promoted to the next grade as
per the existing RRs. We also briefed the management that in
case CPSU CH is implanted without conducting CPCs there
will be court cases and in case the stay order is granted
then BSNL Management will not be in a position to issue any
promotion order through CPCs or CPSU CH. BSNL Management has
appreciated our concern and assured to examine our
apprehensions and for an early action in this regard.

AIBSNLEA
efforts will continue to ensure holding of CPCs for the
promotion for all the eligible executives before
implementation of CPCU CH to provide their service waitage
and financial benefits.

Com. GS
told that AIBSNLEA played a big role in vacating the stay on
JAO to AO promotion and 2300 promotions took place. In AO to
CAO Court case BSNL Management filed the MA on our
persuasion only. Stay order date on catch up Rule of DE to
DGM hearing is 05.09.2018. DE to DGM contempt case date of
hearing is 07.09.2018. AIBSNLEA impledment in AO to CAO case
will derail the process. GS informed that we will pursue
the matter of GM (TR) in AP Circle. GS assured to take up
the issue of posting new staff at BRBRAITT.

Regarding
one day salary to Kerala calamity, Com. GS informed that we
will support the donation of one day salary to Kerala
Calamity. GS explained that the meeting at Jaipur was
extremely necessary due to MV and was held by the approval
of President and CHQ Office Bearers at ND. GS explained that
the meeting at Delhi was also necessary for the issuance of
the promotions before 30.06.2018. So it was not the wasteful
expenditure at that time. To have second line leadership,
Com. GS explained that AIBSNLEA have five Asstt. General
Secretaries along with 15 CHQ Office Bearers who are leading
the organization and they are available to serve the
association as second line leadership if required.

Regarding
the legal fund Com. GS told that now the subscription is
directly coming to CHQ so that we have funds but there are
so many legal cases AIBSNLEA is fighting. Now Rule 206 has
been misinterpreted by the BSNL CO. Thus seprate legal fund
is must.

GS assured
to take up the matter of Hungama Service with Management. GS
assured to takeup the matter of delayed GPF payment in HP
Circle. GS informed that 28.08.2018 Board Meeting the AD (OL)
case will be taken up. Com. GS assured that on E-2 & E-3
payscales revised proposal has been again sent to DPE and
we will discuss the case with Secy (T). GS assured that soon
our DRs will get the benefits of 7% SAB. GS assured to
pursue the matter of Rs. 22820 pay with CMD BSNL. GS assured
to take up the Android mobile phone matter with Mgmt. For
GTI GS told that we are perusing the case. We will discuss
the Death Relief Fund with the Management.

GS assured
that we will discuss the case of Special CL but the Majority
Association is mounting the pressure on the Management not
to deviate REA Rule-2014. GS assured that we will discuss
the case of special recruitment drive. GS asked Com.
Sukaisema to send the letter of CGM NE-II for tenure
problem.

GS
explained that Account must be audited from Jan to Dec. GS
explained that this monitoring system is very good for
financial excellence.

GS informed
that shortly a software is being launched for transparency
in the IQ booking system.

GS advised
all the Circle Secretaries to start the Circle Websites of
AIBSNLEA, it is needed in the competitive environment .

Going
through the General Secretary Report

Point 2.6
Com GS informed that For Diary 2019 the orders have been
placed and diary will be dispatched to the Circles by the
begging of Dec., 2018 with improved quality.

2.9 Venue
of AIC- President and GS asked the voluntariness for the
next AIC. Four Circles came with the proposals.

>>>MP
Circle

>>>Haryana,
Punjab and HP Circle combindly

>>>Tamilnadu
Circle

>>>AP
and
Telangana Circle

AP and
Telangana Circle informed that they can hold the conference
in the Vijaywada but the financial constraint will be there,
which cannot be assumed at this juncture. On this situation
the various Circles assured financial help to the host
Circle for making 6th AIC a grand success.

GS informed
that tentatively next AIC will be in the month of Jan.- Feb.
2019 either in Vijayawada or Hyderabad.

Welfare
Scheme- GS told that the scheme is to be implemented as per
the committee report with a unique number (May be HR number)
to every member.

Other
Organizational Activities- Establishment of Association
office and permanent assets, Office Accommodation in BSNL
Corporate Office, Winding-up of all constituent
Associations, Organizational Action programs, Functioning of
United Forum of BSNL Executives Associations:- Post
Membership verification of the Executives Associations
scenario in BSNL, Objection raised by SNEA against the
office bearers of AIBSNLEA who have retired, Functioning of
All Unions and Associations (AUAB), Creation of Tower
Subsidiary, Merger of BSNL & MTNL.

All the
other CHQ Office Bearers AGSs/OSs/Advisors and Consultants
placed their report.

Com.
Alkendra Singh, Advisor in his address congratulated the GS
AIBSNLEA for the untiring efforts for the mega promotions.
He requested the Dias to take the matter of left out cases
for the C/E wings. He also requested for the AO to CAO DPC
and clear the bottleneck. He stressed for the energy
conservation and energy saving for the BSNL. He requested to
fill the SE level posts for the C/E/Arch wings.

Com.
Narendra Advisor:- He appreciated the efforts of the GS and
CHQ team for the efforts done for the mega promotions. He
requested all to explore the possibilities to finish the
pending DPCs. He mentioned that we should take the
initiative to find out the possibilities to clear the court
case.

Com.
Guruprasad, Advisor in his address endorsed the view of Com.
Narendra and suggested that the stay is not vacated. AOs
drawing CAO scale may be designated as CAO.

Com.
President explained the efforts made by GS AIBSNLEA for
expediting the CPCs. He told that AO to CAO DPC cannot be
compared with SDE to DE CPC. Com. President told about the
factual position in the AO to CAO DPC. 7800 vacancies are
available in SDE cadre as on date.

Com. GS
explained about the status of the standard pay scale, 22820
pay scales to post 2007 and 2008 batch. The matter is
pending with Director(HR) for consideration.

Com. Karan
Singh, Advisor explained in detail the 206 case and
requested to implement the decision of the court in the
matter of 206 case.

GS AIBSNLEA
described the procedure for relaxing the affordability
clause. AUAB is supporting us in this mission. We have to
peruse it in DoT beurocracy. The fact remains that other
then AIBSNLEA no Union or Association is perusing it in DoT.

Inordinate
Delay in settlement of Disciplinary cases- GS AIBSNLEA told
that now the pendency is reduced. He asked for the details
of such cases.

GS told
that the Office accommodation of BSNL CO was started by the
efforts of AIBSNLEA. We have requested the Management to
provide the same facilty to Circle also. GS appealed all
Circle Secretary to peruse with the respective CGM.

GS told
that the winding up of assets of all Associations is
pending. GS told that we should discuss the possibility of
our own accommodation. CWC suggested not to have
associations accommodation in view of the previous bitter
experience in this regard.

Com. GS
deliberated about the scenario after the Membership
Verification and requested all the Circle / District
Secretaries to concentrate for enrolling more members in our
association by explaining the efforts of AIBSNLEA in getting
12000 executives promotions.

GS
described that initially the apprehension that the creation
of tower subsidy will reduce the asset of the BSNL and it
will fragment BSNL. So AUAB protested it. Only BSNL Board
can decide the CMD of subsidiary company but DoT arbitrarily
appointed an IAS officer as CMD of the subsidiary company.
This created the panic. We protested against that. CMD BSNL
also wrote to DoT about the difficulty to rectification of
this appointment process due to strong protest of BSNL's
Unions & associations. GS described in detail the status of
the subsidiary tower company matter.

GS
concluded the General Secretary Report and it was approved
by the house.

Com. T C
Jain FS presented the audited account, which was adopted by
the House with few suggestions.

CWC
unanimously decided the continuation of CHQ Office bearers
in the present CHQ body even after their retirement till the
next All India Conference as per the provisions of the
constitution of AIBSNLEA.

A
resolution was moved by Chennai Telephone Circle in
appreciation of the host Circle for making best boarding and
lodging arrangements to the CWC Members for their
comfortable stay which was seconded by Kolkata TD
Circle/West Bengal Telecom Circle, which was unanimously
approved by the House. At last Com. GS & President extended
their sincere gratitude and thanks to the Host Circle
Uttrakhand and all the participants for making CWC Dehradun
a grand success and call upon to meet next AIC at VijayaWada.
Com. Rajpal AGS(Fin.) extended vote of thanks.

21.08.2018: OPEN SESSION ON THE OCCASION OF 3RD
CWC Meeting of AIBSNLEA ON 19th August, 2018: The Open Session of the 3rd CWC
meeting of the AIBSNLEA was successfully organized at Hotel
Grand Pearl, Dehradun in a grand Manner.

All the distinguished guests were
warm welcomed by the host circle by garlanding and
presenting mementoes.

Lamp Lightning was done by the
distinguished guests.

Shri B.M. Dhyani Circle Secretary
Uttrakhand Circle delivered the welcome address. He welcomed
all the distinguished guests in Devbhumi and the historic
city Dehradun. One minute silence was kept for the former
Hon'ble PM Shri A.B.Bajpayee. In his address he praised the
quality of service by BSNL in Uttrakhand Circle.

He thanked GS for providing the
opportunity to hold the CWC in Dehradun. He told that
AIBSNLEA Uttrakhand Circle AIBSNLEA has tried to make every
arrangement for a comfortable stay. At last he thanked all
for making the CWC a grand success.

Shri Amit Gupta, AGS, Retd BSNL
Executives' Association in his address thanked the
organizers. He told that pensioners are also have certain
problems like pension issues and medical issues. He thanked
the SR section for starting the pension grievance cell at BSNL CO. He complained that the delay in pensioners' medical
bills is very large. He expressed his dissatisfaction on the DoT view to revise the pension after the pay revision of
serving employee. He praised GS AIBSNLEA for his great
persuasion of issues.

President CHQ Shri S.Shivakumar in
his address welcomed all in the 3rd CWC. He told that BSNL
is struggling hard to make its image better. Declining the
revenue is a serious concern for all of us. BSNL is not
getting any support from DoT. Com. President CHQ informed
that AUAB has taken up the issue of the immediate need of
the 4G spectrum to BSNL. He informed that BSNL has been
established under National Telecom Policy with a specified
object to provide the connectivity at every end and also in
remote and tribal area. Com. President CHQ informed
that after in June 2018 the revenue has declined by 40%. The
cash flow is also reduced so we are not able to make the
expenditure. He expressed his gratitude to CMD and Dir (HR)
for issuing 12000 promotions in the short span of time. He
expressed that these promotions have taken place due to the
consistent efforts of AIBSNLEA only. Com. President
expressed that by improving the financial health of BSNL,
only we can survive. At last he thanked all for making the
CWC a grand success.

GS AIBSNLEA Shri Prahlad Rai welcomed all in the 3rd CWC meeting and thanked Com. Dhyani
and his team for the successful arrangements in the CWC. GS
told that the Uttrakhand Circle is very important Circle for
BSNL and the role and spirit of the BSNL Executives in the
calamity is commendable. He appreciated that AIBSNLEA is the
No. 1 Association in the Uttrakhand Circle. Com. GS told
that the commitment of the comrades of the Uttrakhand Circle
is appreciable.
Com. GS delivered the Key note address.
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He expressed his gratitude to CMD
and Dir (HR) for issuing 12000 promotions in the short span
of time. GS told that we are thankful to the management for
this great effort. GS told that it is the commitment of the
BSNL employees towards the nation that BSNL is providing
affordable services to the citizens. So the revision of pay
scales are the must for the BSNL Employees and Com. GS
strongly informed that WE WILL TAKE IT DEFINITELY. Com. GS
expressed the struggle of AIBSNLEA towards the pensioners
issue, Efforts of AIBSNLEA for standard pay scales, uniform
first TBP in four years., 22820 pay scales for JTO/JAO
recruited 2007 and 2008 batches, 30% SAB to BSNL Direct
Recruits. Com. GS appealed DGM (SR) to arrange to grant the
SP. CL to the office bearers of all the levels of AIBSNLEA.
At last he thanked all for making the CWC a grand success.

Shri K.R.Bharti, GM (F) Uttrakhand
Circle and Patron of AIBSNLEA Uttarakhand Circle in his
address welcomed all in Dev Bhoomi for 3rd CWC meeting of
AIBSNLEA. He told that 19% area of Uttrakhand is covered by
the snow and 45% is wild life area, and in this area we are
successfully giving telecom services. He praised GS AIBSNLEA
for excellent speech and good deliberations. He stressed
that we should end the position of the cash crunch in the
field. We should strengthen our customer base. He
highlighted that we should reach to our customer either it
is a big customer or small customer. We should not think for
our personal benefits but should think for the benefits of
the Organization. Thanked for inviting and wished for the
success of the Open Session.

Shri A.K.Sinha DGM (SR) BSNL
Corporate Office thanked the AIBSNLEA for the invitation.
Extended his best wishes for the successful CWC. Director HR
has also wished for the success of the CWC. He also read out
the message of the Director (HR) for the CWC meeting. In the
message Director (HR) congratulated the newly promoted
Officers and wished that the CWC will come with the good
deliberations for the growth of the company. At last Shri
A.K.Sinha thanked for inviting and wished for the success of
the Open Session.

The Chief Guest of the Open
Session, Shri Mahak Singh, CGMT Uttrakhand Circle in his
address welcomed all the distinguished guests in Devbhumi
Uttrakhand and wished for the successful CWC. He told that
we should see that what we can do the best for the company.
He told that the utilization of the Human Resource
Management is at most necessary. He thanked GS AIBSNLEA for
praising the Executives of Uttrakhand Circle. He told that
out of 6, three are hilly SSA in which there is a great
public dependency on BSNL. He told that Uttrakhand Circle
has got 3 awards for EB Business, No. of Sale Points and
Fastest response on twitter category. Shri Mahak Singh told
that in Aseem plan and in plan 99 we are trying to connect
with our old customers. And for this category Circle has
also received the appreciation letter from CMD BSNL. Apart
of this in Landline, Broadband category Uttrakhand is in top
5 cities. Uttrakhand has achieved more than the target
assigned. Uttrakhand Circle is in 7th Rank in recovery.

Shri Mahak Singh told that in the
Uttrakhand Circle the transfers from the hilly area have
been executed in a rotational manner to best utilize the man
power. He suggested that we should focus the services which
are in trend to enhance the revenue. He told that the data
consumption rate has been increased and BSNL has introduced
the GB plans. We should spread our FTTH network in big
cities for earning the better revenue. He also suggested
tying up with Multi service cable operators for this purpose
and BSNL Corporate Office is fully supporting the Circles.
BSNL Corporate Office suggested reducing the loop length of
DSLAM for the better BB services. He told that we have
achieved good revenue from BTS sharing and there is very
small dip in the revenue due to this. He told that the
demand of the BSNL services are very much in Rural areas. We
should also lease out our OFC. He also suggested to explore
the Civil/Electrical work possibilities in the smart city
project. We have increase the commission of the Channel
Partners. He opined to explore the talents of the Direct
recruits. He told that we have increased the GSM data speed
and JIO has put a very less negative effect in Uttrakhand
Circle. He suggested to take up the challenge and make
intact the customer base in the competitive scenario.
Thanked for inviting and wished for the success of the Open
Session.